Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Shenzhen | Hong Kong | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F)▲ | 25°C (77°F) | Shenzhen |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 21°C (70°F) | 21°C (70°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 14 days | 14 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 129 mm | 129 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day | 8h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 78% | 78% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 18 km/h | Tie |
Shenzhen and Hong Kong are closely matched in April. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Shenzhen sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Hong Kong is also comfortable at 25°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April.
Shenzhen reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Hong Kong averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°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 April.
Shenzhen receives approximately 129 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Hong Kong sees 129 mm over 14 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 21°C, 14 rain days
Highs of 25°C, lows of 21°C, 14 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Shenzhen | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 19°C | 5d | 19°C | 4d |
| Feb | 21°C | 8d | 20°C | 6d |
| Mar | 23°C | 11d | 22°C | 10d |
| Apr | 26°C | 14d | 25°C | 14d |
| May | 29°C | 20d | 28°C | 20d |
| Jun | 30°C | 23d | 29°C | 24d |
| Jul | 31°C | 22d | 30°C | 24d |
| Aug | 31°C | 24d | 30°C | 24d |
| Sep | 30°C | 17d | 29°C | 17d |
| Oct | 28°C | 7d | 27°C | 7d |
| Nov | 25°C | 5d | 24°C | 5d |
| Dec | 21°C | 4d | 20°C | 4d |
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