Best Time to Visit Shanghai (Climate Chart and Table)

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On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Shanghai. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Shanghai. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.

Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Shanghai for your holiday.

Climate Overview

1 °C to 32 °C

6 °C to 27 °C

1.38 – 6.14 in (7 – 14 Days of Rain)

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Beach Vacation in February

Ko Samui

28 °C

30 °C

1.3 in

Best Time to Visit Shanghai: Overview

JanuaryJan Winter max 8 °C in Shanghai	FebruaryFeb Winter max 9 °C in Shanghai	MarchMar Winter max 13 °C in Shanghai	AprilApr Good time to traveltime up to 19 °C in Shanghai	MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Shanghai	JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Shanghai
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Shanghai	AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Shanghai	SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Shanghai	OctoberOct Good time to traveltime up to 22 °C in Shanghai	NovemberNov Good time to traveltime up to 17 °C in Shanghai	DecemberDec Winter max 11 °C in Shanghai

Climate Chart Shanghai

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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia

Climate Table Shanghai

In the following, you will find the climate table for Shanghai, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Water Temperatures.

Temperatures, Precipitation

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day Temperature	Jan8°	Feb9°	Mar13°	Apr19°	May24°	Jun27°	Jul32°	Aug32°	Sep27°	Oct22°	Nov17°	Dec11°
Night Temperature	Jan1°	Feb2°	Mar5°	Apr11°	May16°	Jun20°	Jul25°	Aug25°	Sep21°	Oct15°	Nov9°	Dec2°
Water Temperature	Jan6°	Feb6°	Mar7°	Apr13°	May18°	Jun23°	Jul26°	Aug27°	Sep25°	Oct21°	Nov16°	Dec10°
Precipitation (inch)	Jan1.54	Feb2.32	Mar3.19	Apr4.02	May4.53	Jun5.98	Jul5.04	Aug5.24	Sep6.14	Oct2.4	Nov2.01	Dec1.38
Rainy days	Jan9	Feb10	Mar13	Apr13	May13	Jun14	Jul12	Aug10	Sep12	Oct9	Nov8	Dec7

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Temperatures

The annual average temperature is 16.2 °C.

For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C

Warmest month: July (28.2 °C)
Coldest month: January (4.1 °C)

The maximum water temperature is 27 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.

Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
May, June, July, August, September, and October

Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, September, and October

Precipitation

Overall annual precipitation: 43.78 inch on 130 rainy days

For comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in

There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).

Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, and December

Popular Activities

From Shanghai: Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Water Town with Boat Ride

Tours

93 Reviews

from 146 $ »

Explore the beauty and history of the ancient towns of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang. Visit the Master of Nets Garden, the Grand Canal and more while in Suzhou. Then, cruise along the waterways of Zhouzhuang on a Chinese style boat.

Shanghai: 8-Hour Private City Tour

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84 Reviews

from 124 $ »

Explore Shanghai on this full-day tour around the city. Follow the suggested itinerary or choose the places you wish to visit with your private guide.

Shanghai: Zhujiajiao UNESCO Water Town Afternoon Tour

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60 Reviews

from 86 $ »

Explore and discover China’s oldest and most-well protected water town, Zhujiajiao. Enjoy the beautiful views of the canals and rivers while strolling through the village.

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Current Weather and Forecast

Current Weather in Shanghai (Station Pudong)

clear sky, 8.9 °C

Clouds: 0 % Wind: 9 mph ONO
Air Pressure: 1020 hPa Humidity: 68 %

Last updated: 8th Feb 2023, 12:58 pm

The next days …

9th Feb 2023	10th Feb 2023	11th Feb 2023	12th Feb 2023	13th Feb 2023	14th Feb 2023
9th Feb 20237 °C to 8 °C	10th Feb 20237 °C to 8 °C	11th Feb 20238 °C to 10 °C	12th Feb 20238 °C to 10 °C	13th Feb 20234 °C to 7 °C	14th Feb 20234 °C to 8 °C
9th Feb 20237 °C to 8 °C	10th Feb 20237 °C to 8 °C	11th Feb 20238 °C to 10 °C	12th Feb 20238 °C to 10 °C	13th Feb 20234 °C to 7 °C	14th Feb 20234 °C to 8 °C
9th Feb 2023Clouds: 100 %	10th Feb 2023Clouds: 100 %	11th Feb 2023Clouds: 100 %	12th Feb 2023Clouds: 100 %	13th Feb 2023Clouds: 100 %	14th Feb 2023Clouds: 44 %
9th Feb 20230.24 in of rain	10th Feb 20230.02 in of rain	11th Feb 20230.25 in of rain	12th Feb 20230.48 in of rain	13th Feb 20230.22 in of rain	14th Feb 2023No Precipitation

Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)

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China: Regions

Shanghai is part of the holiday destination China. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:

China | Beijing | Hainan |

Best Time to Travel for the Regions

Shanghai: May, June, and September

Hottest Month

July: 32 °C
Day Temperature

Coldest Month

January: 1 °C
Night Temperature

Rainiest Month

September: 6.14 in
Rain

Driest Month

December: 1.38 in
Rain

Maximum Water Temperature

August: 27 °C
Water Temperature

Activities and Attractions

From Shanghai: Hangzhou, West Lake Cruise and Tea Plantation

Tours

14 Reviews

from 182 $ »

Shanghai: Full Day Classic Bike Tour With an Authentic Lunch

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11 Reviews

from 85 $ »

Shanghai: City Lights and Huangpu River Cruise Night Tour

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13 Reviews

from 92 $ »

Distances to Shanghai

	London	New York	Los Angeles
Shanghai	5720 mi	7380 mi	6480 mi

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Continent: Asia

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