At a glance
| Metric | Shenzhen | Zhongshan |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 31°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 12°C | 12°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1918 mm | 2031 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.5 h/day | 8.1 h/day |
| Best months | November–February | November–January |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Shenzhen | Zhongshan | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Zhongshan |
| February | 9.7 · Excellent | 9.0 · Excellent | Shenzhen |
| March | 8.6 · Excellent | 7.8 · Good | Shenzhen |
| April | 8.1 · Good | 6.8 · Fair | Shenzhen |
| May | 5.0 · Fair | 4.4 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| June | 3.9 · Poor | 3.2 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| July | 3.4 · Poor | 2.4 · Challenging | Shenzhen |
| August | 3.6 · Poor | 3.0 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| September | 4.0 · Poor | 3.5 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| October | 8.1 · Good | 8.0 · Good | Shenzhen |
| November | 9.8 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | Zhongshan |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Shenzhen or Zhongshan?
Shenzhen has the better travel weather in 9 of 12 months, versus 2 for Zhongshan — 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 Zhongshan?
The best months to visit Zhongshan are November–January, based on six years of climate data.
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