Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Shenzhen | Hong Kong | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 23°C (73°F)▲ | 22°C (72°F) | Shenzhen |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 17°C (63°F) | 18°C (64°F)▲ | Hong Kong |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 10 days▲ | Hong Kong |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 78 mm | 72 mm▲ | Hong Kong |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/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 |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Hong Kong edges ahead as the better destination in March. Hong Kong offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Shenzhen sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Shenzhen sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Hong Kong is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Hong Kong is the stronger choice in March.
Shenzhen reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Hong Kong averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 18°C (64°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 March.
Shenzhen receives approximately 78 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Hong Kong sees 72 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Hong Kong the drier option by 1 rain day and 6 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.
Highs of 23°C, lows of 17°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 18°C, 10 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 March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March 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 |
Shenzhen Weather in March
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