Shanghai Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Shanghai: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Shanghai month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 10° | 2° | 29 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | 11° | 3° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | 16° | 7° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 22° | 13° | 120 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 26° | 17° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 28° | 21° | 293 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julio | 34° | 27° | 207 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 35° | 27° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 30° | 24° | 168 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octubre | 24° | 17° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 18° | 10° | 63 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 12° | 4° | 21 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Continenteeal. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Shanghai
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Shanghai compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Shanghai.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyeopjae Beach | 508 km | 17°C | 1°C cooler | 1473 mm |
| Jeju Island | 538 km | 17°C | 1°C cooler | 1916 mm |
Clima by airport in Shanghai
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Shanghai
Go in abril, may, agosto, octubre and noviembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: febrero, junio and julio – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Shanghai
Today is slightly cooler than average for agosto. The forecast high of 33°C is 2°C below the 35°C typical for this month.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid febrero, junio and julio – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Shanghai is a city in China. Shanghai is known for The Bund and skyline towers. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 24.9 million.
Ahora mismo hay 31°C (87°F) in Shanghai con mayormente despejado. La sensación térmica es de 36°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 25°C a 33°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 16%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 8.5/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Shanghai is abril, may, agosto, octubre and noviembre. El clima es continental. febrero, junio and julio suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. agosto es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 35°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 2°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), about 33 km away.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly cooler than average for agosto. The forecast high of 33°C is 2°C below the 35°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Shanghai today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Shanghai
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shanghai?
Shanghai is a city in China. Its coordinates are 31.2304, 121.4737. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Shanghai ahora mismo?
It is currently 31°C (87°F) con mayormente despejado. Humedad is 69% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Shanghai?
abril, may, agosto, octubre and noviembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Shanghai, which has a continental climate. febrero, junio and julio are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The hora local is 12:58 PM.
How many people live in Shanghai?
Shanghai has a population of approximately 24.9 million.
What is the nearest airport a Shanghai?
The closest airports are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 33 km away.
What places are in Shanghai?
Shanghai covers 1 places in this atlas, including Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 26, 2026 at 12:58 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
