May could be a good time to visit Shenzhen, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +84°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in May. However, expect about 25 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 264 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+61°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
264 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shenzhen has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Shenzhen in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shenzhen for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +86°F with a maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +95°F.
Is Shenzhen warm or cold in May?
Shenzhen is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Shenzhen:
Climate in Shenzhen in May
Shenzhen weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+84°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+50°F
+61°F
+68°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+97°F
+97°F
Rainfall
141 mm
264 mm
307 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
83%
84%
85%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1008 HPa
1005 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
9
5
2
Rainy days
20
25
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +84°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 141 mm to 264 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Shenzhen in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Shenzhen is gradually decreasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Shenzhen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 260 mm, with a 81% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 64 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Shenzhen, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Shenzhen wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 317 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Shenzhen?
This is the weather in Shenzhen in May 2023:
1 May
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+82°F
2 May
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+84°F
3 May
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+86°F
4 May
☁️
+86°F
5 May
☁️
+88°F
6 May
☁️
+89°F
7 May
☁️
+88°F
8 May
🌧️
+74°F
9 May
☁️
+81°F
10 May
☁️
+79°F
11 May
☁️
+79°F
12 May
☁️
+79°F
13 May
🌧️
+77°F
14 May
☁️
+73°F
15 May
☁️
+83°F
16 May
☁️
+86°F
17 May
☁️
+89°F
18 May
☁️
+90°F
19 May
☁️
+90°F
20 May
☁️
+91°F
21 May
☁️
+91°F
22 May
☁️
+90°F
23 May
☁️
+84°F
24 May
🌧️
+82°F
25 May
☁️
+90°F
26 May
☁️
+91°F
27 May
🌧️
+91°F
28 May
☀️
+90°F
29 May
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+92°F
30 May
☀️
+94°F
31 May
🌧️
+95°F
In May 2023 Shenzhen had 3 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Shenzhen climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Shenzhen in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+77°F) and the highest in 2021 (+82°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 1162 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2932 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shenzhen in May:
Is May a good time to visit Shenzhen?
It’s always a good time to visit Shenzhen, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Shenzhen in May?
May is warm in Shenzhen. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Shenzhen rainy in May?
Shenzhen is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shenzhen in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shenzhen in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shenzhen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
