Shanghai: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Shanghai. Best time to visit: March, April, May, September, October, November. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
☀️ Climate Overview
Shanghai has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 22°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 10 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Shanghai is during March, April, May, September, October, November, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Mar–Sep
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March (gusts 37)
Forecast for your trip dates
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Spring
Mar–May
Summer
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Autumn
Sep–Nov
Winter
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Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 3°C | 6d (52mm) | 6.6h | 72% Humid | 4 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| February | 11°C | 5°C | 9d (59mm) | 5.9h | 74% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| March (best) | 16°C | 9°C | 11d (95mm) | 6.9h | 73% Humid | 5.8 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| April (best) | 21°C | 13°C | 11d (104mm) | 8.1h | 72% Humid | 7.2 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 25°C | 18°C | 10d (115mm) | 8.5h | 75% Humid | 7.6 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June | 28°C | 23°C | 17d (296mm) | 6.7h | 83% Very Humid | 6.2 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| July | 32°C | 27°C | 17d (265mm) | 8.6h | 81% Very Muggy | 7 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 33°C | 27°C | 11d (95mm) | 10.3h | 78% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 29°C | 24°C | 14d (159mm) | 8h | 80% Very Muggy | 5.7 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 24°C | 18°C | 8d (54mm) | 7.2h | 75% Humid | 4.7 Moderate | | Excellent | View Details → |
| November (best) | 19°C | 12°C | 7d (60mm) | 6.8h | 73% Humid | 4 Moderate | | Excellent | View Details → |
| December | 11°C | 4°C | 4d (16mm) | 7.2h | 69% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
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