Travel Planning
🇨🇳 China
Best Time to Visit Shanghai
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Shanghai, China.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Avoid
5.5°C · 0mm
Score 67
February Avoid
7.0°C · 0mm
Score 70
March Shoulder
11.0°C · 0mm
Score 78
April Shoulder
16.4°C · 0mm
Score 89
May Best
21.7°C · 0mm
Score 99
June Best
25.0°C · 0mm
Score 94
July Shoulder
29.6°C · 0mm
Score 85
August Shoulder
29.4°C · 0mm
Score 85
September Shoulder
25.2°C · 0mm
Score 94
October Best
20.0°C · 0mm
Score 96
November Shoulder
14.4°C · 0mm
Score 85
December Avoid
8.4°C · 0mm
Score 73
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Shanghai? +
By comfort score, May is the best month to visit Shanghai (score: 99). Expect average temperatures of 21.7°C and 0mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Shanghai? +
January sees the heaviest rainfall in Shanghai (0mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Shanghai like in summer? +
Summer in Shanghai averages 28.0°C with 0mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.
04 What is Shanghai like in winter? +
Winter averages 7.0°C with 0mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.
05 What should I pack for Shanghai? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Shanghai? +
Peak season falls in May, October, June. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in September, April, August.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01