Shenzhen vs Guangzhou

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Shenzhen edges ahead as the better destination in January. Shenzhen offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Guangzhou sees 6 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Shenzhen sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Guangzhou is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Shenzhen is the stronger choice in January. Shenzhen receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Shenzhen reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Guangzhou averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Shenzhen receives approximately 31 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Guangzhou sees 49 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Shenzhen the drier option by 2 rain days and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.