Shanghai Weather

2026 (This Year)

Historical data
Average Temperature
23.4 °C
High
/
16.2 °C
Low
1343.9mm
Precipitation
39.5°C
Peak Temp
-2.7°C
Low Temp
282
Days Count

Seasonal Breakdown

Average temperatures and precipitation by season

Spring

92 days
20.8°C
Avg High
/
13.1°C
Avg Low
Precipitation
335.8mm

Summer

92 days
31.6°C
Avg High
/
25.2°C
Avg Low
Precipitation
790.2mm

Autumn

39 days
28.3°C
Avg High
/
21.7°C
Avg Low
Precipitation
112.2mm

Winter

59 days
11.3°C
Avg High
/
3.6°C
Avg Low
Precipitation
105.7mm

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
10.0°C / 2.5°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
32.9mm

February

28 days
12.7°C / 4.8°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
72.8mm

March

31 days
14.9°C / 7.8°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
96.4mm

April

30 days
20.4°C / 12.9°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
148.6mm

May

31 days
27.2°C / 18.6°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
90.8mm

June

30 days
28.5°C / 21.6°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
233.2mm

July

31 days
34.2°C / 27.3°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
215.1mm

August

31 days
32.1°C / 26.5°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
341.9mm

September

30 days
29.7°C / 23.1°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
77.9mm

October

9 days
23.7°C / 17.0°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
34.3mm

Temperature Trends

Daily high, low, and average

Weather Extremes

Most notable conditions during this period

Period High

39.5°C
Friday, July 17

Coolest Day

2.3°C
Wednesday, January 21

Period Low

-2.7°C
Monday, February 9

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Weather Insights

Key findings from analysis for selected period

Extreme Temperature Variations

Worth noting

Temperature extremes from -2.7°C to 39.5°C. 27 cold days and 18 very hot days.

High Rainfall Period

Worth noting

1344mm of rain over 282 days. Wettest periods: August (342mm), June (233mm), July (215mm).

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Seasonal Weather Patterns

Info
Rainfall Patterns:
Wettest: August (342mm), June (233mm)
Driest: January (33mm), February (73mm)

Temperature Patterns (Monthly Averages):
Hottest months: July (34.2°C), August (32.1°C)
Coolest months: January (10.0°C), February (12.7°C)

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

Info

The 3 most extreme of 30 notable days in this period:

Jul 17 Heat

Hottest day: 39.5°C

Jul 31 Heat

Hottest day: 39.5°C

Aug 1 Heat

Very hot day: 38.9°C

60 Extreme Heat Index Days

Worth noting

60 days with dangerous heat index levels (48.2°C average). Temperature 33.8°C combined with 75% humidity creates hazardous conditions.

High Humidity Levels

Info

Average humidity of 74% indicates persistently moist air conditions. Heat sensation amplified during warm periods (23.4°C average temperature). Humidity varied significantly (31%-94% range).

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Highly Variable Humidity

Info

Large humidity swings (31%-94%) for a year. Conditions ranged from dry to very humid.

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