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Shanghai Climate

Autumn is the ideal time for visiting Shanghai with mild temperature and little rain. Shanghai' rain season is from mid-June to early July with an average daily rainfall of 259 mm. During July and September, strong storms with torrential rain become frequent. However, it seldom snows in Shanghai. Shanghai summers are hot and humid. July and August are Shanghai's hottest months with average highs of 27.4 degrees centigrade. In winter, January is the coldest month, with a temperature average of 3 degrees centigrade. All in all, it is a good idea to be prepared with light clothing in summer and warm, heavy clothing in winter. Also, always prepare for rain by having an umbrella.

Time

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average High(F)

45/48

46/50

54/58

65/68

74/78

80/84

88/92

88/92

81/84

72/76

61/65

50/54

Average High(C)

7/9

8/10

12/14

18/20

23/25

27/29

31/33

31/33

27/29

22/24

16/18

10/12

Average Low(F)

31/34

33/36

39/43

49/52

58/62

66/70

74/78

74/78

67/70

56/60

46/49

35/39

Average Low(C)

-1/1

0/2

4/6

9/11

14/16

19/21

23/25

23/25

19/21

13/15

8/10

2/4

Rain(in)

1.8/ 1.9

2.4/ 2.5

3.3/ 3.4

3.6/ 3.7

4.3/ 4.4

6.4/ 6.5

5.5/ 5.6

5.6/ 5.7

<0.1

2.2/ 2.3

2.0/ 2.1

1.5/ 1.6

Rain(mm)

45/50

60/65

80/85

90/95

110/ 115

160/ 165

140/ 145

140/ 145

<5

55/60

50/55

40/45

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