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Shanghai Area Weather & Climate: China

Climate by month across Shanghai Area, China, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Shanghai Area

When planning a visit to Shanghai Area in China, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 9°C (48°F) in January up to 33°C (91°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Shanghai, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Shanghai Area, the months of April, May and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F).

The peak of the heat usually falls in July and August. The coldest month generally falls in January.

Precipitation in Shanghai Area varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in June with 278 mm (11 in) of rain, while December stays relatively dry with 45 mm (1.8 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Shanghai Songjiang Jiading Qingpu Nanhui Baoshan
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Climate map of Shanghai Area

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Shanghai 9°C (48°F) 33°C (91°F) 3°C (37°F) 26°C (79°F) 1347 mm (53 in) 1,772 hours
Songjiang 10°C (50°F) 34°C (93°F) 2°C (36°F) 26°C (79°F) 1424 mm (56 in) 1,772 hours
Jiading 9°C (48°F) 33°C (91°F) 2°C (36°F) 26°C (79°F) 1365 mm (54 in) 1,772 hours
Qingpu 10°C (50°F) 34°C (93°F) 2°C (36°F) 26°C (79°F) 1400 mm (55 in) 1,772 hours
Nanhui 9°C (48°F) 31°C (88°F) 4°C (39°F) 27°C (81°F) 1405 mm (55 in) 1,772 hours
Baoshan 9°C (48°F) 33°C (91°F) 3°C (37°F) 26°C (79°F) 1344 mm (53 in) 1,772 hours

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