Shanghai, China Weather

Shanghai,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
16°C
60.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 1,021 hPa

Feel like: 14 °C

Temperature: 16°C

Cloud: 73%

Humidity: 56%

Wind: NE - 14 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Wed
12 Nov
12°C / 18°C
Overcast
Thu
13 Nov
10°C / 17°C
Drizzle
Fri
14 Nov
15°C / 18°C
Drizzle
Sat
15 Nov
11°C / 17°C
Drizzle
Sun
16 Nov
10°C / 14°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
03:00 AM
7° / 16°
7° / 16°
Partly Cloudy
56% 37 km/h
04:00 AM
7° / 16°
7° / 16°
Overcast
55% 37 km/h
05:00 AM
8° / 16°
8° / 16°
Overcast
58% 34 km/h
06:00 AM
8° / 16°
8° / 16°
Overcast
60% 32 km/h
07:00 AM
8° / 16°
8° / 16°
Partly Cloudy
61% 31 km/h
08:00 AM
8° / 15°
8° / 15°
Partly Cloudy
63% 30 km/h
09:00 AM
8° / 15°
8° / 15°
Partly Cloudy
65% 29 km/h
10:00 AM
9° / 15°
9° / 15°
Overcast
69% 27 km/h
11:00 AM
10° / 14°
10° / 14°
Overcast
73% 24 km/h
12:00 PM
10° / 14°
10° / 14°
Overcast
77% 20 km/h
13:00 PM
10° / 14°
10° / 14°
Partly Cloudy
79% 17 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 18.57°C
  • Average low 13.23°C
  • Hottest day 21°C (23 October 2025)
  • Coldest day 10°C (13 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 71.73%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 84 mm (06 November 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 16°C
  • Min: 11°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Shanghai over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Shanghai in the coming days

Rainfall in Shanghai in the coming days

Shanghai Climate Summary

Shanghai features a Humid subtropical, no dry season (Köppen classification: Cfa), with an average annual temperature of 18.33ºC (64.99ºF), which is about 3.71% higher than the national average for China. Annually, the city experiences approximately 67.1 millimeters (2.64 inches) of rainfall, spread across 111.71 rainy days, accounting for 30.61% of the year.

Longitude 31.230416
Latitude 121.473701
Yearly high temperature 20.46ºC (68.83ºF)
Yearly low temperature 14.4ºC (57.92ºF)
Hottest month June 27.13ºC (80.83ºF)
Coldest month January 3.48ºC (38.26ºF)
Yearly precip 67.1mm (2.64in)
Days with rainfall 111.71 days (30.61%)
Driest month November (68.14%)
Wettest month June (79.74%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 8.45° / 3.48° 7.36 days
February 9.86° / 4.07° 8.18 days
March 14.17° / 6.97° 9.64 days
April 19.63° / 11.52° 6.36 days
May 24.73° / 17.41° 9.09 days
June 27.13° / 21.26° 13.55 days
July 31.29° / 25.23° 15.27 days
August 31.84° / 25.96° 13.18 days
September 27.38° / 21.82° 10.09 days
October 22.63° / 16.97° 5.45 days
November 17.6° / 12.41° 7.09 days
December 10.78° / 5.74° 6.45 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Shanghai?

June has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 27.13ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 3.48ºC).

2. What should I wear in Shanghai today?

For today's mild weather in Shanghai, with temperatures between 13ºC to 16ºC (55.4ºF to 60.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Lightweight sweater or cardigan
- Casual sneakers or loafers
- Long-sleeve shirt or blouse
- Cotton socks

Temperature

Early
7°C / 16°C
Morning
8°C / 15°C
Afternoon
10°C / 14°C
Evening
12°C / 15°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 0
  • CO 212
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 18
  • O3 68
  • PM10 17
  • PM25 13
  • SO2 4
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

22:18
08:57