ChinaThe climate of Shanghai
The current climate in Shanghai features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Shanghai, China.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Shanghai gets 1538 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Shanghai runs from June to November.
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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Shanghai
The climate table of Shanghai shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Shanghai, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Shanghai
Yearly Temperature in Shanghai
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Shanghai, China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shanghai
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shanghai
Average Snowfall per Month in Shanghai
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shanghai
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Shanghai
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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.