What March feels like in Shenzhen
March is part of Shenzhen's dry season, when rain totals drop well below the wet months. Warm daytime weather invites long lunches outside and evening strolls. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay mild and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air is muggy, so it feels hotter than the thermometer suggests.
Rain in Shenzhen in March
Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 3. Wet days average about 7.9 mm (0.3 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 10.9 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in March
Mid-month, Shenzhen gets 11 h 59 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:34 am to sunset near 6:33 pm. Days are getting longer: 36 min more daylight than in mid-February. The sun is out for roughly 62% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.
How March compares to the rest of the year
In Shenzhen's temperature order, March sits as the 4th coolest month. Afternoons run 2.6°C (4.7°F) warmer than in February, with 44 mm more rain. Temperatures keep climbing into April. April averages a high of 26.5°C (79.7°F).
Who March suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
- Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
Tips for visiting Shenzhen in March
Rain Protection
A packable rain jacket saves the day on showery afternoons.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Shenzhen in March?
Expect around 23.8°C (74.8°F) in the afternoon and 17°C (62.6°F) at night, which most visitors would call warm.
Does it rain a lot in Shenzhen in March?
Quite a lot — 87 mm spread over about 11 days.
What should I wear in Shenzhen in March?
Based on the averages: rain protection and sunglasses. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is March or April better for visiting Shenzhen?
On our 12-month climate ranking, March comes out ahead (#6 of 12 vs #7). April is warmer and has more rainy days.