Shenzhen vs Hong Kong

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Hong Kong edges ahead as the better destination in January. Hong Kong offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Shenzhen sees 8 sunshine hours and 5 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Hong Kong is the stronger choice in January.

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.

Hong Kong averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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.

Hong Kong sees 24 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Hong Kong the drier option by 1 rain day and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.