When is the best time to visit Shanghai?

October, May and September score best for comfortable weather in Shanghai, balancing daytime temperatures against rainy days across the year.

What is the hottest month in Shanghai?

July is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, with daytime highs around 32.8°C.

January is typically the coolest month in Shanghai, with daytime highs around 8.3°C.

June sees the most rain in Shanghai, with around 13 rainy days.

October is usually the driest month in Shanghai, with around 7 rainy days.

October, May and September score best for Shanghai weather:

May26° / 18°CMay is one of Shanghai's best months, warm enough for Bund evenings before plum-rain humidity arrives.
September28° / 22°CSeptember eases into shoulder season, with better evenings on the Bund and early hairy-crab dining beginning later in the month.
October23° / 16°COctober is Shanghai's strongest month for walking, Suzhou gardens, and clear Lujiazui skyline views.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Month	High	Low	Rain (mm)	Rainy days	Daylight
January	8°	2°	75	10	10h
February	10°	3°	60	9	11h
March	14°	7°	95	12	12h
April	20°	13°	75	11	13h
MayBest weather	26°	18°	84	10	14h
June	28°	22°	180	13	14h
July	33°	26°	145	11	14h
August	32°	26°	215	12	13h
SeptemberBest weather	28°	22°	85	9	12h
OctoberBest weather	23°	16°	55	7	11h
November	17°	10°	50	8	10h
December	11°	4°	45	8	10h

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Shanghai in January: 8.3°C high, 1.6°C low, 75mm rain over 10 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Shanghai in February: 10.3°C high, 3.3°C low, 60mm rain over 9 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Shanghai in March: 14.4°C high, 7.2°C low, 95mm rain over 12 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Shanghai in April: 20.4°C high, 12.5°C low, 75mm rain over 11 days, 12.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Shanghai in May: 25.6°C high, 17.8°C low, 84mm rain over 10 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Shanghai in June: 28.3°C high, 22°C low, 180mm rain over 13 days, 14h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Shanghai in July: 32.8°C high, 26.2°C low, 145mm rain over 11 days, 13.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Shanghai in August: 32.3°C high, 26°C low, 215mm rain over 12 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Shanghai in September: 28.4°C high, 21.8°C low, 85mm rain over 9 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Shanghai in October: 23.3°C high, 16°C low, 55mm rain over 7 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Shanghai in November: 17.4°C high, 10°C low, 50mm rain over 8 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Shanghai in December: 11°C high, 3.7°C low, 45mm rain over 8 days, 10h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

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