Best Time to Visit Shanghai for a City Trip | Weather by Month

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City Trips Potential

93/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

October, April, May

Avoid

January, May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

4°C – 28°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Shanghai?

The best time to visit Shanghai for a city trip is October, April, May, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Shanghai

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	8°	55	13.1	75%	shoulder
February	39Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	10°	62	12.6	75%	shoulder
March	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	14°	93	14.4	74%	shoulder
April	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	20°	91	13.8	74%	shoulder
May	85Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	24°	104	13.9	74%	shoulder
June	53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	27°	186	15.4	80%	wet
July	25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	171	12.2	78%	wet
August	29Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	183	12.4	80%	wet
September	61Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	28°	112	11.8	78%	shoulder
October	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	23°	63	11.9	73%	shoulder
November	83Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	56	11.9	76%	shoulder
December	44Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	10°	46	12.5	74%	dry