Shanghai weather in January (Shanghai Area, China)
What can you expect from the weather in Shanghai during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In January, Shanghai generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.
Shanghai in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.
The city usually sees around 112 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shanghai. October typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and June tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shanghai climate page with graphs.
Shanghai, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
3°C
Max Temperature
9°C
Water Temperature
10°C
Chance of Rain
35%
Precipitation
65 mm
Rainy days
11 days
Humidity
74%
Windspeed
11 km/h
Sunshine
112 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in China in January
Find out more about the weather in China in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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tolerable
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So, what should you wear in Shanghai in January?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
Interested in more climate information?
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