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Shanghai Weather by Month

Shanghai has four distinct seasons. Early summer can be wet, while late summer brings heat and occasional typhoon effects.

How to use this guide Choose a month to compare 10-year average high/low temperatures, rainfall, rainy days, and recent 3-year daily weather calendars.
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January–December weather
Each month has its own detailed weather page.
January weatherWinter

January typically falls in a winter pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

February weatherWinter

February typically falls in a winter pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

March weatherSpring

March typically falls in a spring pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

April weatherSpring

April typically falls in a spring pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

May weatherEarly summer

May typically falls in a early summer pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

June weatherRainy season

June is a wetter period. Keep a rain-friendly backup plan and compare rainfall and rainy-day averages below.

July weatherRainy season

July is a wetter period. Keep a rain-friendly backup plan and compare rainfall and rainy-day averages below.

August weatherMidsummer · Typhoon risk

August can be affected by typhoons. Recheck forecasts, flights, ferries and outdoor plans shortly before departure.

September weatherLate summer · Typhoon risk

September can be affected by typhoons. Recheck forecasts, flights, ferries and outdoor plans shortly before departure.

October weatherAutumn

October typically falls in a autumn pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

November weatherLate autumn

November typically falls in a late autumn pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

December weatherWinter

December typically falls in a winter pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.