2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Shanghai in July

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

July is a wet time to visit Shanghai. Shanghai has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 29°C, lows of 23°C, and approximately 21 rainy days per month.

Avg High

29°C

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy days

21days

Daylight

14h

Is July a good time to visit Shanghai?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:01 AM

Sunset

7:00 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
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

What to Pack for July

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

Planning a trip to Shanghai?

Common Questions

Is July a good time to visit Shanghai? +

July is typically Wet for visiting Shanghai, with average highs of 29°C and around 21 rainy days.

What should I pack for Shanghai in July? +

With highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in July? +

Shanghai typically sees around 21 rainy days in July.

How many hours of daylight are there in Shanghai in July? +

In July, Shanghai gets approximately 14 hours of daylight per day.

Is July peak season in Shanghai? +

No, July is not peak season in Shanghai. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Shanghai? +

The best months to visit Shanghai are March, April, May, September, October, November, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Shanghai)

Last Updated: January 2026

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