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 21°C, lows of 14°C, and approximately 12 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
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 4°C | 14 | Wet |
| February | 13°C | 4°C | 10 | Good |
| March | 16°C | 7°C | 14 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 19°C | 9°C | 6 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 28°C | 22°C | 21 | Wet |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 21 | Wet |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 10 | Good |
| September | 27°C | 20°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 22°C | 15°C | 5 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 18°C | 12°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| December | 10°C | 3°C | 3 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 11°C
Low: 4°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 20°C
Low: 11°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 30°C
Low: 24°C
Rainy days: 17 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 22°C
Low: 16°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 10°C | 4°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 13°C | 4°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| March (best) | 16°C | 7°C | 14 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April (best) | 19°C | 9°C | 6 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 26°C | 17°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June | 28°C | 22°C | 21 | Wet | View Details → |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 21 | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 27°C | 20°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 22°C | 15°C | 5 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November (best) | 18°C | 12°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| December | 10°C | 3°C | 3 | Good | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Shanghai have?
Shanghai has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 21°C (highs) and 14°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
The best time to visit Shanghai is during March, April, May, September, October, November, when temperatures average around 16°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Shanghai?
The hottest month in Shanghai is August with average highs of 33°C, while the coldest is December with average lows of 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Shanghai?
Shanghai sees the most rain in June (21 rainy days), while December is the driest month (3 rainy days).
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