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The weather in July in Shanghai

It's hot in July in Shanghai with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? July isn’t a good month to be in Shanghai. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in July for Shanghai, China. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 42°C in 2022, Shanghai reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Rainfall amount

In July, there is an average of 177 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in July for Shanghai

Click on any day in July to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Shanghai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

July weather comparison

  Shanghai New York
Average temperature 34°C 31°C
Max. temperature 36°C 33°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 177 mm 160 mm
Rainy days 19 days 18 days

Start of July

The month of July starts in Shanghai with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid July

By mid-July, daytime temps rise to around 35°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of July

By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Shanghai is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in July in Shanghai, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in July in Shanghai

Temperature in July in Shanghai over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in July 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.

Daily Precipitation in July in Shanghai

Total precipitation in July in Shanghai over the years

Daily UV index in July in Shanghai

This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in Shanghai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.