When is the best time to go to Shanghai
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shanghai, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Shanghai
Shanghai weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shanghai are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 43mm | 4.8hrs | 11.2hrs | 9°C |
January in Shanghai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shanghai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Shanghai and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Shanghai with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 60mm | 4.5hrs | 11.9hrs | 7°C |
February in Shanghai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shanghai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Shanghai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shanghai with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Shanghai weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 84mm | 4.9hrs | 12.7hrs | 8°C |
The weather in March in Shanghai is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shanghai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Shanghai and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shanghai with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 103mm | 5.6hrs | 13.7hrs | 11°C |
Shanghai's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shanghai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Shanghai and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shanghai with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 115mm | 6.1hrs | 14.6hrs | 17°C |
May is a damp month in Shanghai and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shanghai.
May is in the spring in Shanghai and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shanghai with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 159mm | 5.9hrs | 11.2hrs | 22°C |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Shanghai during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shanghai.
June is in the summer in Shanghai and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shanghai with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 135mm | 7.8hrs | 11.9hrs | 26°C |
July in Shanghai is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shanghai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Shanghai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shanghai with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 136mm | 8.3hrs | 12.7hrs | 27°C |
The weather in August in Shanghai is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shanghai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Shanghai and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shanghai with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 152mm | 6hrs | 13.7hrs | 25°C |
Shanghai's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shanghai.
September is in the fall / autumn in Shanghai and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shanghai with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Shanghai weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 58mm | 5.8hrs | 14.6hrs | 22°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Shanghai and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shanghai, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shanghai and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shanghai with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 52mm | 5.4hrs | 11.2hrs | 18°C |
November is a reasonably dry month in Shanghai and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Shanghai, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Shanghai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shanghai with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Shanghai weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 37mm | 5.3hrs | 11.9hrs | 13°C |
December in Shanghai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shanghai.
December is in the winter in Shanghai and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shanghai with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Shanghai weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 37mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.2°C 45°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 159mm 6.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
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