Best time to visit Shenzhen: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Shenzhen are Jan, Feb, Mar and Nov.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar and Nov
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug and Nov
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 11.8°C – 20.1°C
Rain: 26mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Feb
BestTemp: 13.8°C – 22.4°C
Rain: 17mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 9.9/10
Mar
BestTemp: 16.3°C – 24.1°C
Rain: 74mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 8.8/10
Apr
Temp: 20.4°C – 27.2°C
Rain: 288mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
May
Temp: 22.7°C – 28.8°C
Rain: 241mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 7.2/10
Jun
Temp: 25°C – 30.3°C
Rain: 281mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
Temp: 25.8°C – 31.6°C
Rain: 270mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Aug
Temp: 25.3°C – 30.9°C
Rain: 310mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 24.5°C – 30.6°C
Rain: 382mm
Sunshine: 8.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
Temp: 21.9°C – 29°C
Rain: 95mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Nov
BestTemp: 17.7°C – 25.4°C
Rain: 62mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 9/10
Dec
Temp: 13.5°C – 22.1°C
Rain: 9mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Shenzhen are January, February, March, and November, when daytime highs range from about 20.1C to 25.4C and overnight lows run from 11.8C to 17.7C. These months also bring comparatively low rainfall, from 17mm in February up to 74mm in March, with sunshine hours between 7.2 and 8.2 per day, making for comfortable sightseeing conditions.
Peak season overlaps with some of these cooler months but also extends into July and August, when highs climb to around 31.6C and rainfall reaches its heaviest, with September recording 382mm and August 310mm. Travelers who want lower crowds and lower prices can consider June, July, and August as the off-season, though this means contending with the year's hottest, most humid conditions and heaviest rain.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.