Guangzhou vs Shenzhen

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Shenzhen edges ahead as the better destination in January. Shenzhen offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Guangzhou sees 6 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Guangzhou sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Shenzhen is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Shenzhen is the stronger choice in January. Shenzhen receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Guangzhou reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Shenzhen averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Guangzhou receives approximately 49 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Shenzhen sees 31 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Shenzhen the drier option by 2 rain days and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.