At a glance
| Metric | Dongguan | Shenzhen |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 31°C |
| Coldest month low | 12°C | 12°C |
| Annual rainfall | 2434 mm | 1918 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8 h/day | 8.5 h/day |
| Best months | November–January | November–February |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Dongguan | Shenzhen | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Dongguan |
| February | 8.7 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Shenzhen |
| March | 7.6 · Good | 8.6 · Excellent | Shenzhen |
| April | 6.5 · Fair | 8.1 · Good | Shenzhen |
| May | 4.6 · Poor | 5.0 · Fair | Shenzhen |
| June | 3.5 · Poor | 3.9 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| July | 2.6 · Challenging | 3.4 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| August | 3.0 · Poor | 3.6 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| September | 3.3 · Poor | 4.0 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| October | 7.9 · Good | 8.1 · Good | Shenzhen |
| November | 9.7 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Shenzhen |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Dongguan or Shenzhen?
Shenzhen has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 1 for Dongguan — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Dongguan?
The best months to visit Dongguan are November–January, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Shenzhen?
The best months to visit Shenzhen are November–February, based on six years of climate data.
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