What January feels like in Shenzhen
January 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. Little changes after sunset — nights are cool, only slightly below the daytime level. Moist air is typical, yet it seldom feels heavy at this time of year.
Rain in Shenzhen in January
Wet days are occasional rather than regular, about one day in 6. Each rainy day adds about 6.4 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. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in January
In mid-January, sunrise is at about 7:06 am and sunset at about 5:59 pm (local time) — 10 h 53 min of daylight. Day length barely changes from mid-December (8 min longer). The sun is out for roughly 74% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.
How January compares to the rest of the year
In Shenzhen's temperature order, January sits as the coolest month. Against December, the average high is 1°C (1.8°F) lower, with 5 mm more rain. This is the low point, and February starts to warm up. February averages a high of 21.2°C (70.2°F).
Who January 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 January
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Shenzhen in January?
Expect around 19.6°C (67.3°F) in the afternoon and 12.1°C (53.8°F) at night, which most visitors would call mild.
Does it rain a lot in Shenzhen in January?
Not especially. There are about 5 rainy days (32 mm), mostly moderate rain.
What should I wear in Shenzhen in January?
Based on the averages: sunglasses. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is January or February better for visiting Shenzhen?
On our 12-month climate ranking, January comes out ahead (#2 of 12 vs #4). February is warmer and has more rainy days.