Shanghai · SpringMonth summary
Shanghai weather in March
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Shanghai in March?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Not the best window: 33% rain risk and 8.9h of sunshine. September is much safer.
By trip type
Shanghai in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Shanghai. Temperatures rise (15°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Shanghai averages 15°C, 33% rainy days and 8.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.7/10.
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Comparison
March vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Shanghai in March
Is March a good time to visit Shanghai?
March is an acceptable time for Shanghai (score 6.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (7.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Shanghai in March?
With 15°C max and 8.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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