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The average annual maximum temperature in Shanhai, Taiwan is 27°C (81°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Shanhai compares to cities worldwide.
The climate in Shanhai remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in July, dropping to a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in January. Nighttime lows stay between 27°C (81°F) and 20°C (68°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Shanhai by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. July, the warmest month, sees 222 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Taiwan. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Shanhai's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
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 Shanhai, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and humidity around 72%, considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 84% humidity, conditions that feel very 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 Shanhai this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Shanhai's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Shanhai climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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