Shenzhen — time and weather
Shenzhen is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Shenzhen and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Shenzhen
Local time in Shenzhen is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Shenzhen
Sights and historical places
- the Window of the World miniatures park
- the Shekou waterfront
- the Ping An Finance Centre observation deck
Museums
- the Shenzhen Museum
- the contemporary art exhibition centre
Where to spend time
- Lianhuashan Park with its viewpoint
- the bay promenade
- the OCT theme parks
Local cuisine
A young city with cuisines from all over China; modern cafes and food courts.
Climate in Shenzhen: month by month
The warmest month in Shenzhen is July, with average daytime highs of 31.6 °C; the coolest is January, around 20.2 °C by day and 11.7 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in August (~318 mm) and is lowest in December (~20 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 12 | 22 | 5 |
| February | 22 | 13 | 53 | 6 |
| March | 24 | 17 | 86 | 11 |
| April | 27 | 20 | 198 | 16 |
| May | 29 | 23 | 253 | 20 |
| June | 30 | 25 | 293 | 27 |
| July | 32 | 26 | 248 | 25 |
| August | 31 | 25 | 318 | 26 |
| September | 31 | 25 | 262 | 21 |
| October | 29 | 22 | 133 | 10 |
| November | 25 | 18 | 81 | 8 |
| December | 21 | 13 | 20 | 4 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Shenzhen are January–April, November–December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Shenzhen: Sunrise 06:02 · Sunset 18:52 · Day length 12:50
Time difference from Shenzhen right now:
| New York | +12 h |
| London | +7 h |
| Dubai | +4 h |
| Tokyo | −1 h |
| Paris | +6 h |
| Sydney | −2 h |