At a glance
| Metric | Shenzhen | Xiamen |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 31°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 12°C | 11°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1918 mm | 1239 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.5 h/day | 8.9 h/day |
| Best months | November–February | November–February |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Shenzhen | Xiamen | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| February | 9.7 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Shenzhen |
| March | 8.6 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| April | 8.1 · Good | 9.0 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| May | 5.0 · Fair | 6.5 · Fair | Xiamen |
| June | 3.9 · Poor | 3.8 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| July | 3.4 · Poor | 3.0 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| August | 3.6 · Poor | 2.8 · Challenging | Shenzhen |
| September | 4.0 · Poor | 4.5 · Poor | Xiamen |
| October | 8.1 · Good | 8.2 · Good | Xiamen |
| November | 9.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Shenzhen or Xiamen?
Xiamen has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 4 for Shenzhen — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Shenzhen?
The best months to visit Shenzhen are November–February, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Xiamen?
The best months to visit Xiamen are November–February, based on six years of climate data.
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