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Shanghai Area Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shanghai Area, China in January.

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Shanghai Songjiang Jiading Qingpu

Are you planning a trip a to Shanghai Area, China in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Shanghai Area in January

Shanghai Area, China is a region in China. January in Shanghai Area generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Shanghai. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Shanghai Area, China. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Shanghai Area, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chongming with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Nanhui with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Shanghai gets around 112 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Shanghai Area by month

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Best Places to Visit in Shanghai Area in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shanghai Area.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Shanghai Area

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Shanghai Area, China?

Temperature range in Shanghai Area (January)

Precipitation variation in Shanghai Area (January)

Shanghai

In January Shanghai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
112 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Shanghai →

Songjiang

In January Songjiang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
112 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Songjiang →

Jiading

In January Jiading generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
112 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Jiading →

Qingpu

In January Qingpu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
112 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Qingpu →

Nanhui

In January Nanhui generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
112 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nanhui →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Shanghai Area, in China.

In our records: China January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in China was -43°C (-45°F) in Ergun on January 11, 2001.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shanghai Area in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shanghai 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Songjiang 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jiading 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Qingpu 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Nanhui 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Baoshan 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Shanghai Area weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shanghai Area, China in January?

Shanghai Area, China typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Shanghai average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Shanghai Area, China in January?

In Shanghai, the average daytime high in January is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Shanghai Area, China get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Shanghai Area, China. Shanghai averages only about 65 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Shanghai Area, China?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Shanghai Area, China with often poor weather in Shanghai.

Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Shanghai. On the other hand, the weather in January, June and July tend to be poor.

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