Best Time to Visit Shanghai
China · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Shanghai are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Shanghai sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 8°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1236mm — August is typically the wettest month (~210mm) and December the driest (~49mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from June to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 187 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 2°C | 70mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 10° / 4°C | 64mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 14° / 7°C | 87mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 20° / 12°C | 77mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 25° / 18°C | 90mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 28° / 22°C | 197mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 32° / 26°C | 147mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 32° / 26°C | 210mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 28° / 22°C | 117mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 23° / 17°C | 71mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 18° / 11°C | 58mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 11° / 4°C | 49mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Shanghai are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Shanghai?
- July is typically the hottest month in Shanghai, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Shanghai?
- August is usually the wettest month, with around 210mm of precipitation.