Shanghai, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Shanghai?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–28°C in September
🌧 Least rain
48% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (26%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Bund & PudongOctober–November — skyline, Oriental Pearl and evening promenade.
French ConcessionApril–May or October — plane trees, cafés and Art Deco architecture.
Shanghainese CuisineYear-round — xiaolongbao, hairy crab (autumn) and food streets.
ShoppingYear-round — Nanjing Road, Tianzifang and M50 Art District.
Monthly climate data
Shanghai weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 2°C | 9°C | 26% | 2.1 | 7.5h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 3°C | 10°C | 31% | 2.2 | 7.9h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 15°C | 33% | 2.6 | 8.9h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 20°C | 32% | 3.4 | 9.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 25°C | 37% | 4.1 | 9.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 21°C | 28°C | 57% | 8.1 | 7.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 32°C | 59% | 7.1 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 32°C | 48% | 4.0 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 28°C | 48% | 6.1 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 22°C | 25% | 2.5 | 8.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 18°C | 28% | 2.3 | 8.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 4°C | 11°C | 20% | 1.3 | 8.7h | 6.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 20°C, 34% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 55% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 34% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 26% rainy days, 8.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 48% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 26% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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