Shenzhen lies in China’s southern subtropical monsoon belt, where warm, moist air keeps the wet season running from April through September and puts the coast directly in the path of typhoons crossing the South China Sea between June and October.
Wedged between hills and the coast, the city’s steep, urbanized terrain sends stormwater into low-lying districts fast, which is why local flood warnings often key off short-term radar rather than daily forecasts. A typhoon’s track and intensity can shift within hours of landfall, so live radar imagery is a key complement to official typhoon warnings for tracking rain bands as they move inland. The China Meteorological Administration operates the national radar network covering Guangdong. Learn more: Hurricane Season Radar Guide · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Shenzhen right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Shenzhen, Guangdong where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Shenzhen can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Shenzhen rain radar update?
Updates depend on the radar provider and local network. Check the timestamp on the map for the latest available frame, and press play to compare recent observations. Radar imagery can lag conditions on the ground.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Shenzhen?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over Guangdong and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Shenzhen, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Shenzhen rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.
Rain in Shenzhen by month
Shenzhen gets about 1,472 mm (58.0 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is June, with 288 mm (11.3 in), and the driest is December, with 21 mm (0.8 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 16.0 °C (61 °F) |
| February | 29 mm (1.2 in) | 17.7 °C (64 °F) |
| March | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 20.1 °C (68 °F) |
| April | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 23.2 °C (74 °F) |
| May | 231 mm (9.1 in) | 26.5 °C (80 °F) |
| June | 288 mm (11.3 in) | 28.1 °C (83 °F) |
| July | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 28.8 °C (84 °F) |
| August | 234 mm (9.2 in) | 28.7 °C (84 °F) |
| September | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 27.9 °C (82 °F) |
| October | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 25.4 °C (78 °F) |
| November | 29 mm (1.2 in) | 21.9 °C (71 °F) |
| December | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 17.3 °C (63 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Shenzhen and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.