Shanghai weather in September (Shanghai Area, China)

How does the weather in Shanghai usually fare in September? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In September, the weather in Shanghai generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During September, you’ll experience the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Shanghai in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October typically offers the best circumstances. While January and June tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shanghai climate page with graphs.

 

Shanghai, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 169 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in September

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shanghai.

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