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Shanghai in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Shanghai in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Shanghai in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
March could be a good time to visit Shanghai, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in March. However, expect about 14 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 105 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
105 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shanghai has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Shanghai in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shanghai for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +63°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +39°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +61°F.

Is Shanghai warm or cold in March?

Shanghai is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Shanghai:

Climate in Shanghai in March

Shanghai weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+50°F+57°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+14°F+27°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+88°F+91°F
Rainfall
66 mm105 mm103 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%72%71%
Air pressure
1023 HPa1019 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
888
Cloudy days
988
Rainy days
101413
Snowy days
100

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +57°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 66 mm to 105 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Shanghai in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Shanghai is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Shanghai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 329 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 122 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Shanghai wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 262 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Shanghai?

This is the weather in Shanghai in March 2023:
1 March
🌫️
+62°F
2 March
☀️
+55°F
3 March
☀️
+55°F
4 March
☀️
+62°F
5 March
☀️
+64°F
6 March
☀️
+74°F
7 March
☀️
+73°F
8 March
☀️
+76°F
9 March
☀️
+77°F
10 March
☀️
+80°F
11 March
☀️
+73°F
12 March
☀️
+55°F
13 March
☀️
+58°F
14 March
☀️
+67°F
15 March
☁️
+73°F
16 March
☀️
+56°F
17 March
☁️
+50°F
18 March
☀️
+53°F
19 March
☀️
+56°F
20 March
🌫️
+59°F
21 March
☁️
+61°F
22 March
🌧️
+61°F
23 March
☀️
+57°F
24 March
☀️
+51°F
25 March
☀️
+50°F
26 March
☀️
+61°F
27 March
☀️
+62°F
28 March
☀️
+65°F
29 March
☀️
+60°F
30 March
☁️
+56°F
31 March
☁️
+61°F
In March 2023 Shanghai had 23 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Shanghai climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Shanghai in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+65°F) and the highest in 2016 (+72°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 716 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 3129 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai in March:

Is March a good time to visit Shanghai?

It’s always a good time to visit Shanghai, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Shanghai in March?

March has mild temperatures in Shanghai. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Shanghai rainy in March?

Shanghai is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Shanghai in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shanghai in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Shanghai

Source of the data

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, 2023.

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.