AI-generatedShenzhen at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 1,729 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Shenzhen
Shenzhen has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Shenzhen is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – February
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:1917:59
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:06–06:49 · evening 17:29–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:06 · evening 18:13–18:22
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Shenzhen in October?
In October, Shenzhen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min06:19 – 17:59
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %75 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Shenzhen
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.1 – 28.0 °C
Swimming season: Apr – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Shenzhen ranges from 18.1 °C in January to 28.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.8 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.1° | 16.7° | 19.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.1° | 16.3° | 19.4° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.7° | 18.1° | 20.8° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 22.6° | 21.0° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 26.0° | 24.7° | 27.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.9° | 27.0° | 28.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.7° | 27.8° | 29.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 27.8° | 29.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.6° | 27.5° | 29.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.9° | 26.1° | 28.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.7° | 23.0° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.0° | 19.0° | 21.1° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Shenzhen
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Shenzhen, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Shenzhen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Shenzhen: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Shenzhen has about 8 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Shenzhen
How breezy and how cloudy Shenzhen is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Shenzhen typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Shenzhen: variable cloud, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Shenzhen
How often the day gets hot in Shenzhen (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Shenzhen has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shenzhen
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in July (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 226 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 19° | 13° | 18.1° | 4.7 h | 5 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 20° | 14° | 18.1° | 3.5 h | 7 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 65 | 23° | 17° | 19.7° | 3.1 h | 11 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 26° | 21° | 22.6° | 3.7 h | 14 | 121 |
| MayMay | 47 | 28° | 24° | 26.0° | 4.4 h | 20 | 237 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 30° | 26° | 27.9° | 4.9 h | 23 | 313 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 31° | 27° | 28.7° | 6.4 h | 22 | 236 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 30° | 26° | 28.9° | 5.9 h | 24 | 314 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 30° | 25° | 28.6° | 5.9 h | 17 | 215 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 28° | 23° | 26.9° | 6.4 h | 8 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 25° | 19° | 23.7° | 5.7 h | 6 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 20° | 14° | 20.0° | 5.1 h | 4 | 28 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
22.55° N, 114.07° E · 4 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Shenzhen
The best time to visit Shenzhen is from October to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to March. Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is August with 314 mm.
Shenzhen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shenzhen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 23–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Shenzhen in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Shenzhen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Shenzhen in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Shenzhen for you.
Your best months: November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Shenzhen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Shenzhen: score 87 against 78. In December, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in December. December has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 87better |
| Day high | 28° | 20° |
| Night low | 23° | 14° |
| Sea | 26.9° | 20.0° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 hbetter | 5.1 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 28 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 23 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Shenzhen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January19° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In January, Shenzhen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in January75February20° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In February, Shenzhen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in February65March23° · Sea 20° · 3 h
In March, Shenzhen is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in March62April26° · Sea 23° · 4 h
In April, Shenzhen is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in April47May28° · Sea 26° · 4 h
In May, Shenzhen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 237 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in May40June30° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In June, Shenzhen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 313 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in June39July31° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In July, Shenzhen is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 236 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in July38August30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In August, Shenzhen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 314 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in August43September30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Shenzhen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 215 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in September78October28° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In October, Shenzhen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in October86November25° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In November, Shenzhen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen in November87December20° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In December, Shenzhen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Shenzhen.
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Shenzhen vs. Kowloon
In October the holiday weather in Shenzhen and Kowloon is about equally good (score 78 vs. 82). During the day Kowloon is 1 °C cooler than Shenzhen. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Shenzhen | Kowloon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Oct – Feb | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Shenzhen ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Qingdao19°21°90
- 2Shantou27°26°89
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Quanzhou27°25°88
- 5Xiamen28°25°84
- 6Kaifeng22°84
- 7Zhengzhou22°83
- 8Nanjing22°82
- 18ShenzhenThis page28°27°78
Planning a trip to Shenzhen
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Shenzhen in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Shenzhen has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 38).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Shenzhen lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Shenzhen
When is the best time to visit Shenzhen?
The best time to visit Shenzhen is from October to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Shenzhen?
The sea temperature in Shenzhen ranges from 18.1 °C in January to 28.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.
Can you swim in Shenzhen in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Shenzhen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Shenzhen?
Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is August with 314 mm. The driest month is December with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shenzhen get?
Shenzhen gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.4 hours a day; in March there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Shenzhen in?
Shenzhen uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shenzhen?
A nonstop flight from London to Shenzhen takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,620 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Shenzhen?
Shenzhen lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Shenzhen?
Shenzhen has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 46, Summer holidays 38, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 85.
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