What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Shenzhen in January?

In January, Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Shenzhen averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 42 mm.

Shanghai vs Shenzhen in January

Shenzhen is the better pick in January — 83 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shenzhen is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Shenzhen — January climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Shenzhen
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	6°C	20°C
Avg high / low	10° / 2°	20° / 12°
Rainfall	58 mm	42 mm
Rainy days	8	6
Humidity	74%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	139	103

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

Shanghai vs Shenzhen in January — FAQ

Is January better in Shanghai or Shenzhen?: Shenzhen is the better pick in January — 83 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shenzhen is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Shenzhen in January?: In January, Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Shenzhen averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 42 mm.