Climate Insights for Shenzhen

The climate in Shenzhen is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1838mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 338mm of rainfall. Shenzhen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Shenzhen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 32°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Shenzhen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1838mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 153mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 338mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 22mm. That's 316mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Shenzhen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Shenzhen, which began on March 20, 2026. Shenzhen is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Shenzhen is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shenzhen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.