Climate Insights for Shenzhen

Futian District, Guangdong, China

Hottest
July
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
14°C low57°F low
Wettest
August
350 mm rain13.8 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shenzhen is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,898 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 350 mm 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.The climate in Shenzhen is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 74.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 13.8 in 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 57°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°FebMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 14°MarMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 21°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 27°AugMax: 31°Average: 29°Min: 27°SepMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°NovMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°DecMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 63°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 74°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 84°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 83°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 63°FMin: 58°F
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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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Shenzhen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 89°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 62°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 44mmFebPrecipitation: 42mmMarPrecipitation: 87mmAprPrecipitation: 119mmMayPrecipitation: 232mmJunPrecipitation: 318mmJulPrecipitation: 235mmAugPrecipitation: 350mmSepPrecipitation: 263mmOctPrecipitation: 142mmNovPrecipitation: 51mmDecPrecipitation: 15mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inAprPrecipitation: 4.7inMayPrecipitation: 9.1inJunPrecipitation: 12.5inJulPrecipitation: 9.3inAugPrecipitation: 13.8inSepPrecipitation: 10.3inOctPrecipitation: 5.6inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Shenzhen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,898 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 350 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 15 mm. That's 335 mm 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 a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.8 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.6 in. That's 13.2 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Shenzhen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Shenzhen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan16°62°F
Feb17°63°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr24°74°F
May27°80°F
Jun28°83°F
Jul29°84°F
Aug29°83°F
Sep28°83°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec17°63°F

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 48 mm 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 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 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C57 °F
19 °C67 °F
12 km/h8 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C58 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h8 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
23 °C74 °F
12 km/h8 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C71 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
232 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
318 mm12.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
235 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
350 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h6 mph
263 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C67 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h8 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C58 °F
21 °C69 °F
13 km/h8 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in