Temperature in Shanghai Area in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Shanghai Area, China this January.

Shanghai Area, China, a region in China, typically experiences cold weather in January, with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Shanghai. The month of January is in the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Shanghai Area, China in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Shanghai Area on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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See also: Shanghai Area weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Shanghai Area in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Shanghai Area temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Shanghai Area, China in January?

Average daytime highs in Shanghai Area, China during January reach about 9°C (48°F) in Shanghai.

How cold does it get at night in Shanghai Area, China in January?

Shanghai sees nighttime lows close to 3°C (37°F) in January.

How much sun does Shanghai Area, China get in January?

Shanghai usually sees around 112 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 10°C (50°F) in Shanghai this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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