Chongming Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Chongming, Shanghai Area, China is 21°C (70°F), with daytime highs ranging from 9°C (48°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Chongming compares to cities worldwide.
Chongming Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Chongming enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 26°C (79°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chongming by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. July, the warmest month, averages 191 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Chongming vs China
The map below shows the annual temperature across China. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Chongming vs World: Temperature Compared
Chongming's average annual maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Chongming?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Chongming, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 9°C (48°F) and humidity around 74% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 33°C (91°F) with 77% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Chongming this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Chongming's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Chongming climate page.
