What’s the climate like in Shanghai?
The current climate of Shanghai features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Shanghai in recent years was 42°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2016.
On average, Shanghai gets 1538 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Shanghai?
The best time to visit Shanghai for sunny weather is March, April, October and November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Shanghai. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Shanghai
The climate table of Shanghai shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 68 | 86 | 99 | 119 | 160 | 267 | 177 | 199 | 154 | 70 | 82 | 57 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,9 | 3,0 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 1,0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1538 mm per year, averaging 128 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,5 cm per year
- Driest months: 57 mm in December, 68 mm in January and 70 mm in October
- Wettest months: 267 mm in June, 199 mm in August and 177 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Shanghai
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Shanghai, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shanghai
This graph shows how much precipitation Shanghai, China, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Shanghai
This graph shows how much snow Shanghai, China, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Shanghai
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Shanghai, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Shanghai
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shanghai, China. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shanghai
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Shanghai, China, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shanghai
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Shanghai, China, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Shanghai by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shanghai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
