Best time to visit Shenzhen
The best months to visit Shenzhen are November, December and March, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
November, December and March score best for Shenzhen weather:
- March23° / 17°CMarch brings fog and more rain; keep Wutong Mountain plans flexible and use OCT-LOFT or museums as backups.
- November26° / 19°CNovember is dry and comfortable; this is prime weather for Wutong Mountain and Shenzhen Bay Park.
- December22° / 15°CDecember is cool and dry by Pearl River Delta standards; carry a layer for evening ferries from Shekou.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Shenzhen weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 13° | 35 | 6 | 11h |
| February | 21° | 14° | 37 | 8 | 11h |
| MarchBest weather | 23° | 17° | 64 | 10 | 12h |
| April | 27° | 21° | 140 | 11 | 13h |
| May | 30° | 24° | 237 | 14 | 13h |
| June | 31° | 26° | 369 | 18 | 13h |
| July | 32° | 27° | 310 | 17 | 13h |
| August | 32° | 26° | 364 | 17 | 13h |
| September | 32° | 26° | 242 | 13 | 12h |
| October | 29° | 23° | 73 | 6 | 12h |
| NovemberBest weather | 26° | 19° | 32 | 5 | 11h |
| DecemberBest weather | 22° | 15° | 30 | 5 | 11h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Shenzhen month by month
January
Shenzhen in January: 19.8°C high, 13°C low, 35mm rain over 6 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Shenzhen in February: 20.8°C high, 14.2°C low, 37mm rain over 8 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MarchBest weather
Shenzhen in March: 23.2°C high, 17°C low, 64mm rain over 10 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Shenzhen in April: 26.7°C high, 20.7°C low, 140mm rain over 11 days, 12.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
May
Shenzhen in May: 29.7°C high, 24°C low, 237mm rain over 14 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
June
Shenzhen in June: 31.3°C high, 26°C low, 369mm rain over 18 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Shenzhen in July: 32.3°C high, 26.6°C low, 310mm rain over 17 days, 13.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Shenzhen in August: 32.2°C high, 26.3°C low, 364mm rain over 17 days, 12.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Shenzhen in September: 31.5°C high, 25.5°C low, 242mm rain over 13 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
October
Shenzhen in October: 29.2°C high, 22.9°C low, 73mm rain over 6 days, 11.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
NovemberBest weather
Shenzhen in November: 25.7°C high, 19°C low, 32mm rain over 5 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
DecemberBest weather
Shenzhen in December: 21.5°C high, 14.5°C low, 30mm rain over 5 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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