What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shenzhen in May?

In May, Guangzhou averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Shenzhen averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 226 mm.

Guangzhou vs Shenzhen in May

Shenzhen is the better pick in May — 54 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shenzhen is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Guangzhou vs Shenzhen — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Guangzhou	🇨🇳 Shenzhen
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	34°C	35°C
Avg high / low	30° / 23°	30° / 24°
Rainfall	256 mm	226 mm
Rainy days	21	20
Humidity	84%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	107	85

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Guangzhou vs Shenzhen in May — FAQ

Is May better in Guangzhou or Shenzhen?: Shenzhen is the better pick in May — 54 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shenzhen is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shenzhen in May?: In May, Guangzhou averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Shenzhen averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 226 mm.