Shenzhen Holiday Weather Overview
Originally a fishing village just north of Hong Kong, Shenzhen has developed into a thriving major city over the last few decades. It is a popular tourist destination and is known for its shopping opportunities and its gardens and parks. Shenzhen also has a picturesque beach and a wide array of restaurants.
Things to do and see in Shenzhen
Many visitors come to Shenzhen to see the fortress, which dates back to the Qing and Ming dynasties, but there are also many modern tourist attractions, including the Chinese Culture Village, Windows on the World, a safari park and the Happy Valley theme park.
Shenzhen’s Climate
Shenzhen has a humid, subtropical climate, with warm, damp summers and relatively dry, mild winters. Fog is common in winter and spring, and spring is the cloudiest season. Shenzhen can be on the receiving end of typhoons during summer and early autumn, which bring torrential rain and high winds.
Shenzhen in Spring
Spring is a popular time to visit Shenzhen, and the blossoms are beautiful in the city’s parks and green places. Although often cloudy, average daily highs reach 22°C in March, with overnight lows of 16°C. As spring advances, the weather becomes increasingly hot and humid and by the end of May you’ll see daily highs of 29°C with little overnight relief - lows fall only to around 23°C. With 81% humidity and rainfall on 15 days of the month, late spring may start to feel slightly uncomfortable.
If you’re visiting Shenzhen in the spring, take lightweight clothing and an umbrella, as well as waterproof shoes.
Shenzhen in Summer
Shenzhen’s summer months are very warm and humid. During June, July and August, daily highs reach 32-34°C with overnight low is in the mid 20s Celsius. This is the wettest time of the year, with a torrential 14 inches or so of rain each month, and rain on most days of the month.
Because the heat and humidity can feel oppressive, most tourists avoid Shenzhen in the summer period. Occasional typhoons can bring travel chaos to the region too.
Shenzhen in Autumn
Although the typhoon season continues through early autumn, the weather does start to settle at this time of year. In September, average daily highs of 28°C are still hot, but by November the air has cooled to around 24°C, with overnight lows of 17°C - much more manageable for most people.
The rain eases in mid to late autumn too, and November is the driest month of the year. If you’re visiting Shenzhen in the autumn, you might still need your umbrella, but it won’t feel as sticky as in the summer.
Shenzhen in Winter
Shenzhen’s winters are unpredictable; temperatures can be as high as 24°C during the day, or as low as 1°C overnight. However, frosts are rare and on most nights the thermometer does not drop into single figures. Winter showers are relatively light, and snow is unheard of. Fog, however, is not, and there are many foggy days during the winter months.
If you’re visiting Shenzhen in the winter, layered clothing is your best option, so that you can feel comfortable no matter what turn the weather takes.
Best months to visit Shenzhen?
February and March are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Shenzhen. The weather averages gathered from Shenzhen weather forecast and Shenzhen weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 21°c and average of 109 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Shenzhen?
January and December are the coldest months with temperature at around 14°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Shenzhen?
August and June receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 333.08mm.
Travelling to Shenzhen? Check out our Weather averages of Shenzhen to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Shenzhen section.