Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Shenzhen, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
19°
12°
Great
Feb
21°
14°
Good
Mar
23°
17°
Good
Apr
26°
21°
Good
May
29°
24°
Good
Jun
30°
26°
Good
Jul
31°
26°
Good
Aug
31°
26°
Good
Sep
30°
25°
Good
Oct
28°
22°
Great
Nov
25°
18°
Great
Dec
21°
13°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 19°C | 12°C | 5 | 8h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| February | 21°C | 14°C | 8 | 7h | 78% | 2 | Good | View |
| March | 23°C | 17°C | 11 | 7h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 26°C | 21°C | 14 | 8h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 29°C | 24°C | 20 | 9h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 30°C | 26°C | 23 | 9h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 31°C | 26°C | 22 | 10h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 24 | 9h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 30°C | 25°C | 17 | 10h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 28°C | 22°C | 7 | 10h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 25°C | 18°C | 5 | 9h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 4 | 8h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 26°C high, 21°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 26°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 22°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 22°C (72°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
The least favorable time to visit Shenzhen is May and June. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall.
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Shenzhen during the best travel months (January, November, December), when temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C:
Shenzhen has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwa). The warmest month is August with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is January at just 19°C. Annual rainfall averages 1721mm across approximately 160 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 |
| Low °C | 12 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 13 |
| Rain Days | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 31 | 44 | 78 | 129 | 233 | 325 | 237 | 317 | 202 | 61 | 33 | 31 |
| Sun h/day | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Humidity % | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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