The climate of Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the symbols of China’s fast-growing economy. This originally fishing village has grown into one of the largest metropolises in the world and the most important port in China. Since 2004, Shanghai has even had the largest port in the world, with which it has knocked our own Rotterdam off the throne after many years.
According to DigoPaul, Shanghai (Dutch: Shanghai) has a warm China climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The city has a real monsoon. During this rainy period, which runs from April to September, there is an average of between one hundred and fifty and two hundred millimeters of rain per month. This often happens in the form of heavy showers, which can be accompanied by heavy thunderstorms and/or a strong wind. Due to its location on the east coast of China, Shanghai is also prone to hurricanes (typhoons), which can occur in the third quarter of the year.
Winters are drier and colder. At night temperatures drop to around or slightly above freezing. Light night frost occurs, but it usually doesn’t get much colder. In winter it can snow, although the white layer is often only of a very temporary nature.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
maximum temperature | minimum temperature | hours of sunshine per day | days of rainfall per month | amount of rainfall per month | water temperature | |
January | 7℃ | 0℃ | 4 | 10 | 10℃ | |
February | 8℃ | 1℃ | 4 | 11 | 8℃ | |
March | 12℃ | 5℃ | 5 | 14 | 8℃ | |
April | 18℃ | 10℃ | 5 | 15 | 11℃ | |
May | 23℃ | 16℃ | 6 | 15 | 16℃ | |
June | 27℃ | 20℃ | 6 | 15 | 21℃ | |
July | 31℃ | 25℃ | 7 | 12 | 25℃ | |
August | 31℃ | 25℃ | 8 | 11 | 27℃ | |
September | 27℃ | 21℃ | 6 | 13 | 25℃ | |
October | 22℃ | 15℃ | 5 | 12 | 22℃ | |
November | 17℃ | 9℃ | 5 | 11 | 18℃ | |
December | 10℃ | 2℃ | 5 | 10 | 14℃ |
The weather in Shanghai
Here you will find the weather forecast for Shanghai. View the current weather in Shanghai and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Shanghai. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Shanghai. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Shanghai? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.
An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.
The weather in January
In January, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 7 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 0 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 10 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in February
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 8 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 1 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in March
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 12 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 5 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 18 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 10 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in May
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 23 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 16 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 27 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 20 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in August
In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in September
In September, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 27 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 21 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 15 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 17 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in December
In December, the average maximum temperature in Shanghai is around 10 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 2 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 10 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.