Shanghai Weather

2024 (Full Year)

Historical data
Average Temperature
21.8 °C
High
/
14.1 °C
Low
1587.2mm
Precipitation
38.6°C
Peak Temp
-6.1°C
Low Temp
366
Days Count

Seasonal Breakdown

Average temperatures and precipitation by season

Spring

92 days
20.4°C
Avg High
/
11.5°C
Avg Low
Precipitation
294.7mm

Summer

92 days
32.2°C
Avg High
/
24.7°C
Avg Low
Precipitation
619.2mm

Autumn

91 days
23.9°C
Avg High
/
17.6°C
Avg Low
Precipitation
479.9mm

Winter

91 days
10.3°C
Avg High
/
2.6°C
Avg Low
Precipitation
193.4mm

Seasons based on meteorological calendar: Spring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug), Autumn (Sep-Nov), Winter (Dec-Feb)

Monthly Breakdown

Average temperatures and precipitation by month

January

31 days
10.1°C / 0.7°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
38.7mm

February

29 days
10.1°C / 3.1°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
138.0mm

March

31 days
16.5°C / 6.4°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
38.7mm

April

30 days
20.3°C / 12.6°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
151.3mm

May

31 days
24.6°C / 15.5°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
104.7mm

June

30 days
27.4°C / 20.2°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
362.7mm

July

31 days
33.5°C / 26.7°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
195.3mm

August

31 days
35.5°C / 27.0°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
61.2mm

September

30 days
30.7°C / 24.4°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
204.5mm

October

31 days
23.1°C / 16.8°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
147.4mm

November

30 days
18.1°C / 11.8°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
128.0mm

December

31 days
10.8°C / 4.1°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
16.7mm

Temperature Trends

Daily high, low, and average

Weather Extremes

Most notable conditions during this period

Period High

38.6°C
Saturday, August 3

Coolest Day

-0.2°C
Tuesday, January 23

Period Low

-6.1°C
Tuesday, January 23

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Weather Insights

Key findings from analysis for selected period

Extreme Temperature Variations

Worth noting

Temperature extremes from -6.1°C to 38.6°C. 52 cold days and 32 very hot days.

High Rainfall Climate

Worth noting

Shanghai has a high rainfall climate with 1587mm annual precipitation (4.3mm daily average). Wettest months: June (363mm), September (205mm), July (195mm).

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Seasonal Weather Patterns

Info
Rainfall Patterns:
Wettest: June (363mm), September (205mm)
Driest: December (17mm), March (39mm)

Temperature Patterns (Monthly Averages):
Hottest months: August (35.5°C), July (33.5°C)
Coolest months: February (10.1°C), January (10.1°C)

Travel Recommendations:
Best visiting months: October, April, May (optimal temperature and rainfall balance).
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57 Exceptional Weather Events (showing top 3)

Info

The 3 most extreme of 57 notable days in this period:

Aug 3 Heat

Hottest day: 38.6°C

Aug 4 Heat

Very hot day: 38.5°C

Aug 11 Heat

Very hot day: 38.1°C

82 Extreme Heat Index Days

Worth noting

82 days with dangerous heat index levels (50.7°C average). Temperature 34.2°C combined with 76% humidity creates hazardous conditions.

High Humidity Levels

Info

Average humidity of 77% indicates persistently moist air conditions. Heat sensation amplified during warm periods (21.8°C average temperature). Humidity varied significantly (48%-96% range).

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