How hot is Shenzhen in January?

Daytime highs in Shenzhen in January average 20°C (68°F); nights drop to about 12°C.

Does it rain in Shenzhen in January?

Expect around 6.1 rainy days and 45 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Shenzhen?

January is one of the best months to visit Shenzhen. Overall travel score: 9.8/10. The best months are November–February.

Shenzhen weather in January

January is one of the best months to visit Shenzhen. Expect highs around 20°C, lows near 12°C, and about 6.1 days with rain.

9.8 · Excellenttravel score for January

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Avg high

20°C

Avg low

12°C

Rainfall

45 mm

Rain days

6.1

Sunshine

7.8 h/day

Daylight

10.8 h

What to pack for Shenzhen in January

t-shirts and light layers
a light jacket for evenings
a packable rain layer

Humidity averages 71%; max daily wind around 17 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Shenzhen: November–February. See the full best time to visit Shenzhen guide.

Shenzhen in January: the details

In January, Shenzhen sees average daytime highs of 20°C (68°F) and overnight lows of 12°C (54°F). Rainfall totals roughly 45 mm across 6.1 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.8 hours per day with 10.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 71%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Shenzhen, China (22.55, 114.07) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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