Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Shenzhen | Guangzhou | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F)▲ | 20°C (68°F) | Shenzhen |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F)▲ | 12°C (54°F) | Shenzhen |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 10 days | Shenzhen |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 44 mm▲ | 64 mm | Shenzhen |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day▲ | 6h/day | Shenzhen |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 78% | 78% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Guangzhou |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Shenzhen edges ahead as the better destination in February. Shenzhen offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Guangzhou sees 6 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Shenzhen sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Guangzhou is also comfortable at 20°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Shenzhen is the stronger choice in February. Shenzhen receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Shenzhen reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Guangzhou averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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 February.
Shenzhen receives approximately 44 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Guangzhou sees 64 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Shenzhen the drier option by 2 rain days and 20 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 14°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 20°C, lows of 12°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during February.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Shenzhen | Guangzhou | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 19°C | 5d | 19°C | 7d |
| Feb | 21°C | 8d | 20°C | 10d |
| Mar | 23°C | 11d | 23°C | 15d |
| Apr | 26°C | 14d | 27°C | 18d |
| May | 29°C | 20d | 29°C | 22d |
| Jun | 30°C | 23d | 31°C | 24d |
| Jul | 31°C | 22d | 32°C | 23d |
| Aug | 31°C | 24d | 32°C | 24d |
| Sep | 30°C | 17d | 30°C | 16d |
| Oct | 28°C | 7d | 28°C | 6d |
| Nov | 25°C | 5d | 25°C | 6d |
| Dec | 21°C | 4d | 20°C | 5d |
Shenzhen Weather in February
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