Shanghai weather by month: average temperature and rainfall
Average monthly high and low temperatures, rainfall and the wettest months in Shanghai, from China Meteorological Administration climate normals, to help you choose when to go and what to pack.
When it rains most
- Wettest months on average
- Jun, Aug, and SepThe three months with the highest normal rainfall at this station.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 | 0.5 | 39.0 |
| Feb | 8.6 | 1.5 | 59.0 |
| Mar | 12.7 | 5.1 | 81.0 |
| Apr | 18.6 | 10.6 | 102.0 |
| May | 23.5 | 15.7 | 115.0 |
| Jun | 27.2 | 20.3 | 152.0 |
| Jul | 31.6 | 24.8 | 128.0 |
| Aug | 31.5 | 24.7 | 133.0 |
| Sep | 27.2 | 20.5 | 156.0 |
| Oct | 22.3 | 14.7 | 61.0 |
| Nov | 16.7 | 8.6 | 51.0 |
| Dec | 10.6 | 2.4 | 35.0 |
Station Shanghai / Hongqiao · China Meteorological Administration · normals 1961–1990 · Sources
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