Shenzhen weather in May
May in Shenzhen: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Shenzhen · #564 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shenzhen climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 227 mm / 8.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 85 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shenzhen in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Shenzhen?
- May in Shenzhen: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Shenzhen on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Shenzhen in May?
- In May, Shenzhen averages a daily high of 28.8°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 226.8 mm of rain over roughly 20.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shenzhen in May?
- Shenzhen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 85 in May.