Shenzhen weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Good
Best time to visit: October – February
What is the weather like in Shenzhen in March?
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.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 75 | 65 | 62 |
| Day | 20° | 23° | 26° |
| Night | 14° | 17° | 21° |
| Sea | 18° | 20° | 23° |
| Sun | 4 h | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 11 | 14 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:34 – 18:33
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 13 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in March
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Shenzhen in March: quick answers
Is Shenzhen hot in March?
Warm rather than hot: in March, daytime highs in Shenzhen average 23 °C and nights cool to about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Shenzhen in March?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in March the sea averages just 19.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from April to December.
Does it rain much in Shenzhen in March?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total.
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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