What December feels like in Shenzhen
December is part of Shenzhen's dry season, when rain totals drop well below the wet months. Mild afternoons make it easy to spend hours outdoors. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay mild and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air is fairly humid, though at these temperatures it rarely feels oppressive.
Rain in Shenzhen in December
Rain turns up now and then — about one day in 8. Each rainy day adds about 6.7 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 10.9 mm per rainy day. December is Shenzhen's driest month of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in December
In mid-December, sunrise is at about 6:56 am and sunset at about 5:42 pm (local time) — 10 h 46 min of daylight. Compared with mid-November, the day has lost 19 min. About 74% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.
How December compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, December comes out as the 2nd coolest month in Shenzhen. Afternoons run 4.5°C (8.1°F) cooler than in November, with 26 mm less rain. The cooling trend carries on into January. The next month's average high: 19.6°C (67.3°F).
Who December suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — good conditions for sitting outside.
- Beach: a good fit — warm and mostly dry on the coast.
Tips for visiting Shenzhen in December
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Shenzhen in December?
Expect around 20.6°C (69.1°F) in the afternoon and 13.1°C (55.6°F) at night, which most visitors would call mild.
Does it rain a lot in Shenzhen in December?
Not especially. There are about 4 rainy days (27 mm), mostly moderate rain.
What should I wear in Shenzhen in December?
Based on the averages: sunglasses. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is December or January better for visiting Shenzhen?
December scores better on our climate ranking (#1 of 12 vs #2), rated Great against Great. January is cooler and has more rainy days.