The weather in September in Shanghai
It's hot in September in Shanghai with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.
Looking for sun? September 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 September 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 38°C in 2017, Shanghai reached the highest temperature in September over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In September, there is an average of 154 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in September for Shanghai
Click on any day in September 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.
September weather comparison
Shanghai | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 30°C | 27°C |
Max. temperature | 32°C | 31°C |
Min. temperature | 20°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 154 mm | 57 mm |
Rainy days | 15 days | 9 days |
Start of September
The month of September starts in Shanghai with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid September
By mid-September, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of September
By the end of September, the average daytime temperature in Shanghai is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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 September in Shanghai, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in September in Shanghai
Temperature in September in Shanghai over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in September 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 September in Shanghai
Total precipitation in September in Shanghai over the years
Daily UV index in September in Shanghai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in September 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.