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Climate in Shanghai (Shanghai Area, China)

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year. Show in Fahrenheit

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

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Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year. Show in Fahrenheit

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Inches

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

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Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

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Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

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Weather Forecasts for Shanghai (Shanghai Area)

Show in Fahrenheit
Tue   May 30
28°C | 21°C
NE 18 km/h
0.7 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

hourly forecast
Wed   May 31
28°C | 20°C
E 18 km/h
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jun 01
29°C | 21°C
E 22 km/h
1.2 mm
broken clouds and chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Shanghai in China

Shanghai has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate. The city sees a lot of rain and has a characteristically hot and wet summer. Winter can be fairly cold with frequent frosts during the night. March until May are definitely the best months to visit. Rain is spread out evenly throughout the year with most rain falling in summer (June-September).

During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

  • When is summer in Shanghai?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Shanghai?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June and July.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shanghai?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C (86°F) and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shanghai?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C (46°F).
  • Which is the wettest month in Shanghai?
    June tops the wettest month list with 176mm (6.9in) of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shanghai?
    December is the driest month with 37mm (1.4in) of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shanghai?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 191 hours of sunshine.

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