Shanghai Weather in March
What's the weather like in Shanghai (Shanghai Shi) in March 2024?
The climate in Shanghai during March can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
March is in the spring in Shanghai and is typically the 4th 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.
| Daytime temperature | 12.4°C 54.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4.9°C 40.7°F |
| Average temperature | 8.6°C 47.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 8.2°C 46.7°F |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average March is the 6th 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.
March temperatures in Shanghai
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Shanghai in March 2024.
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 |
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