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

January typically falls in a winter pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
February weatherWinterFebruary typically falls in a winter pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
March weatherSpringMarch typically falls in a spring pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
April weatherSpringApril typically falls in a spring pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
May weatherEarly summerMay typically falls in a early summer pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
June weatherRainy seasonJune is a wetter period. Keep a rain-friendly backup plan and compare rainfall and rainy-day averages below.
July weatherRainy seasonJuly is a wetter period. Keep a rain-friendly backup plan and compare rainfall and rainy-day averages below.
August weatherMidsummer · Typhoon riskAugust can be affected by typhoons. Recheck forecasts, flights, ferries and outdoor plans shortly before departure.
September weatherLate summer · Typhoon riskSeptember can be affected by typhoons. Recheck forecasts, flights, ferries and outdoor plans shortly before departure.
October weatherAutumnOctober typically falls in a autumn pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
November weatherLate autumnNovember typically falls in a late autumn pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
December weatherWinterDecember typically falls in a winter pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.