Shanghai weather
Best months for weather: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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Peak season Apr–May, Oct–NovOff season Jan–Feb
Shanghai weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shanghai is Apr–May, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (47°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Shanghai?
June is the wettest month, with about 195 mm (7.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Shanghai?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (47°F) and lows of 1°C (33°F).
Does Shanghai have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun, Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Shanghai weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months