Waterfall in Window of the World in Summer

Due to its subtropical marine climate, Shenzhen weather is mild and with plentiful sunshine and rainfall all year round. Summer in Shenzhen usually lasts for as long as 6 months, but without overly hotness. Relatively, winter is very short and not cold at all.  However, it should perhaps be noted that Shenzhen is located at the estuary of the Pearl River and is therefore an area which is often influenced by typhoons. Generally the most significant typhoons occur from May to December and especially from July to September. Autumn of Shenzhen from November to early January are advised as the best visiting time.

Introduction to Shenzhen Climate
With a mean temperature of 22 C (72 F) on average, Shenzhen has a long but not hot summer and short but relatively warm winter, which makes Shenzhen a year-round travel destination. Additionally, the China Hi-Tech Fair is held in Shenzhen from the 12th to the 17th of October every year. It is therefore always advisable to make reservations well in advance of your visit to Shenzhen as the area is particularly busy during these days.

Spring of Shenzhen falls between February and April when the weather is usually changeable – soon after you spend several warm even hot days and change into spring clothes, you may be frozen gooseflesh all over because of one night’s sharp weather change. Cold wave may come even in late February, influenced by the effect of a flow of cool air. When the temperature drops, it is always accompanied with rain. After the low temperature and rains, heavy fog often appears along the seacoasts. Travelers should take long-sleeved T-shirts, thick jackets plus and an umbrella.

Summer, the flood season of Shenzhen, is rather long from late April until the end of October, lasting for about 6 months. At this period of time, disastrous weather like rainstorms, thunderstorms and typhoons are common in Shenzhen. The highest temperature is about 35 C (95 F), but you may feel extremely hot because of the high humidity in the air. Skirts, dresses, and shorts are proper for this time. Remember to take a raincoat as well. The best summer resort is Da Meisha and Xiao Meisha Scenic Area.

Shenzhen weather in autumn from November to early January is dry and cool. Temperature won’t drop until to December when it still remains around 20 C (68 F). Autumn drought of different degrees happens almost every year because of less rain and large evaporation. So a long-sleeved T-shirt and a light overcoat are enough for this season.

Shenzhen has an average winter time of 24 days per year, between middle January to early February. It is always as warm as the spring in northern China, with an average temperature of 10 C (50 F). The temperature may fall to around 3 C (37 F) at most when there is cold spell, but the coldness won’t last for long. Once three are three continuous sunny days, you will feel as hot as in summer. Traveling Shenzhen at this time, you may just take a long-sleeved T-shirt and a thick jacket.