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When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
In general the best time to visit Shanghai is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in August and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Shanghai in different months
This is the average weather in Shanghai for each month based on historic data:
January, April, May, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +77°F during May.
In February, March, June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 89 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 262 mm in June.
Climate in Shanghai
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Shanghai for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +75°F | +79°F | +88°F | +91°F | +99°F | +100°F | +108°F | +106°F | +100°F | +95°F | +84°F | +73°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +46°F | +50°F | +57°F | +66°F | +77°F | +82°F | +90°F | +90°F | +81°F | +73°F | +63°F | +52°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°F | +14°F | +27°F | +34°F | +48°F | +57°F | +64°F | +68°F | +55°F | +41°F | +21°F | +19°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 73 | 72 | 70 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 61 | 66 | 105 | 103 | 131 | 262 | 179 | 172 | 127 | 66 | 53 | 37 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Shanghai during the whole year:
The hottest month in Shanghai is August with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +36°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Shanghai looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Shanghai is June with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Shanghai during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 37 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 17 rainy days and 262 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Shanghai during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai:
What is the hottest month in Shanghai?
The hottest month in Shanghai is August with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Shanghai?
The coldest month in Shanghai is January with minimum temperatures of +36°F.
Is Shanghai worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Shanghai in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +90°F and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Shanghai?
if you're looking to visit Shanghai when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 37 mm of rain.
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.