Shanghai weather by month
Shanghai has warm summers, cool winters and plenty of rain. The most pleasant months are April and October.
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Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F 9°C | 36°F 2°C | 2.5 in 64 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| February | 51°F 10°C | 38°F 4°C | 2.2 in 57 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| March | 59°F 15°C | 45°F 7°C | 2.4 in 62 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| April | 69°F 20°C | 54°F 12°C | 2.7 in 69 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| May | 78°F 25°C | 63°F 17°C | 3.3 in 84 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| June | 82°F 28°C | 71°F 21°C | 6.4 in 162 mm | Humid | Sunny |
| July | 90°F 32°C | 78°F 26°C | 4.6 in 116 mm | Muggy | Strong sun |
| August | 90°F 32°C | 78°F 26°C | 6.1 in 154 mm | Muggy | Sunny |
| September | 83°F 28°C | 71°F 22°C | 3.9 in 99 mm | Humid | Sunny |
| October | 74°F 24°C | 61°F 16°C | 1.6 in 41 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| November | 64°F 18°C | 51°F 11°C | 2.4 in 60 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| December | 53°F 12°C | 39°F 4°C | 2.6 in 67 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
Cities with a climate like Shanghai
Whole-year match out of 100, one city per country, seasons lined up across the equator.
- Minato Japan85
- Virginia Beach VA, United States83
- Jeju City South Korea81
- Sari Iran75
- Abbottabad Pakistan72
- Genoa Italy71