Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
8°
1°
Good
Feb
10°
3°
Good
Mar
14°
7°
Good
Apr
19°
12°
Great
May
24°
17°
Great
Jun
27°
21°
Good
Jul
31°
25°
Good
Aug
31°
25°
Good
Sep
27°
21°
Great
Oct
22°
16°
Great
Nov
17°
10°
Great
Dec
11°
4°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 1°C | 8 | 6h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 10°C | 3°C | 9 | 6h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| March | 14°C | 7°C | 11 | 7h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 19°C | 12°C | 10 | 8h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 24°C | 17°C | 10 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| June | 27°C | 21°C | 15 | 8h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 14 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 16 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 27°C | 21°C | 11 | 9h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 22°C | 16°C | 6 | 8h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 17°C | 10°C | 7 | 7h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| December | 11°C | 4°C | 6 | 7h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 19°C high, 12°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 24°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 3°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 3°C (37°F).
The least favorable time to visit Shanghai is January and February. During this period, you can expect cold weather.
January
Challenges: cold weather
February
Challenges: cold weather
March
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Shanghai during the best travel months (October, April, May), when temperatures range from 15°C to 22°C:
Shanghai has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is August with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is January at just 8°C. Annual rainfall averages 1309mm across approximately 123 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 8 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 11 |
| Low °C | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
| Rain Days | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Rain mm | 65 | 63 | 96 | 104 | 128 | 268 | 160 | 155 | 106 | 61 | 58 | 45 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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