Planning a trip to Shanghai in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +46°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 57 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Shanghai;
Average weather
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+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shanghai has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Shanghai in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shanghai for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +48°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +57°F during the day and a minimum of +34°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +48°F.
Is Shanghai warm or cold in January?
Shanghai is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +36°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Shanghai, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Shanghai in January
Shanghai weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+46°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+18°F
+14°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+75°F
+79°F
Rainfall
37 mm
57 mm
64 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
69%
72%
71%
Air pressure
1025 HPa
1025 HPa
1022 HPa
Sunny days
15
11
9
Cloudy days
12
14
13
Rainy days
4
5
6
Snowy days
0
1
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +46°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 37 mm to 57 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in December to 11 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Shanghai in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Shanghai is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Shanghai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 270 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 78 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Shanghai wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 252 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Shanghai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Shanghai.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Shanghai?
This is the weather in Shanghai in January 2023:
1 January
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+50°F
2 January
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+52°F
3 January
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+56°F
4 January
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+56°F
5 January
🌧️
+52°F
6 January
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+48°F
7 January
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+50°F
8 January
☀️
+48°F
9 January
🌫️
+46°F
10 January
🌫️
+47°F
11 January
☀️
+42°F
12 January
☀️
+47°F
13 January
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+43°F
14 January
☀️
+45°F
15 January
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+52°F
16 January
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+50°F
17 January
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+54°F
18 January
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+53°F
19 January
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+56°F
20 January
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+46°F
21 January
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+50°F
22 January
🌧️
+52°F
23 January
🌧️
+52°F
24 January
☁️
+46°F
25 January
☁️
+46°F
26 January
🌧️
+47°F
27 January
🌧️
+45°F
28 January
🌧️
+43°F
29 January
🌧️
+42°F
30 January
☀️
+44°F
31 January
☀️
+48°F
In January 2023 Shanghai had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 85% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Shanghai climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Shanghai in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+41°F) and the highest in 2019 (+64°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 375 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai in January:
Is January a good time to visit Shanghai?
January is a really good time to go to Shanghai. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Shanghai.
Can you sunbathe in Shanghai in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Shanghai rainy in January?
Shanghai is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shanghai in January?
The amount of sunny days in Shanghai during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shanghai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.