The climate of Shanghai
What is the climate like in Shanghai?
The climate of Shanghai has an average yearly temperature of 23°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 11°C and rise to 34°C.
Annually, about 1538 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Shanghai. Additionally, about 5,5 cm of snow falls each year.
The best time to visit Shanghai is October and November. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Shanghai.
The typhoon season in Shanghai lasts from early June to late November.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 11 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 13 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 68 | 86 | 99 | 119 | 160 | 267 | 177 | 199 | 154 | 70 | 82 | 57 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 0,9 | 3,0 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 1,0 |
Table of contents
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Rainfall: 1538 mm per year, averaging 128 mm by month
- 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
- Snowfall: 5,5 cm per year
Climate table Shanghai
The climate table for Shanghai shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 11 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 13 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 4 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 68 | 86 | 99 | 119 | 160 | 267 | 177 | 199 | 154 | 70 | 82 | 57 |
| Snowfall (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 |
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Temperature by month in Shanghai
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Shanghai, China
Rainfall by month in Shanghai
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Shanghai, China.
Snowfall by month in Shanghai
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Shanghai, China.
UV index by month in Shanghai
This graph shows the average UV index by month in Shanghai, China.
Yearly temperature in Shanghai
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shanghai, China, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total rainfall in Shanghai
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Shanghai, China.
Yearly snowfall in Shanghai
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Shanghai, China, measured in centimeters.
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Average weather in Shanghai by month
Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Shanghai and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Shanghai, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.