Shanghai Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Shanghai, China has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is October (score: 81/100). Annual average high: 20.4°C, total rainfall: 1278mm.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
81
October is the best month to visit Shanghai with a travel score of 81/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 22.5°C, 6 rain days, and 7.8 hours of daily sunshine.
View October weather details →Travel Score by Month
56
Jan
56
Feb
61
Mar
70
Apr
78
May
69
Jun
72
Jul
73
Aug
76
Sep
81
Oct
70
Nov
63
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Shanghai each month?
20.4°C
Avg High
13.5°C
Avg Low
1278mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Shanghai get?
Shanghai receives 1278mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically June with 252mm, while December is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Shanghai?
January
56
9°C
Low: 1°C
8 rain days
Mixed
February
56
10°C
Low: 3°C
9 rain days
Mixed
March
61
14°C
Low: 6°C
10 rain days
Good
April
70
20°C
Low: 11°C
10 rain days
Good
May
78
24°C
Low: 17°C
9 rain days
Good
June
69
27°C
Low: 21°C
14 rain days
Good
July
72
31°C
Low: 26°C
14 rain days
Good
August
73
31°C
Low: 26°C
14 rain days
Good
September
76
27°C
Low: 22°C
11 rain days
Good
October
Best time to visit81
23°C
Low: 16°C
6 rain days
Excellent
November
70
17°C
Low: 10°C
7 rain days
Good
December
63
11°C
Low: 4°C
6 rain days
Good
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31