Shanghai Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Shanghai: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Shanghai month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 10° | 2° | 29 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 11° | 3° | 77 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 16° | 7° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 22° | 13° | 120 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 26° | 17° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 28° | 21° | 293 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 34° | 27° | 207 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 35° | 27° | 162 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 30° | 24° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 24° | 17° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 18° | 10° | 63 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 12° | 4° | 21 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Shanghai
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Shanghai compares met 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 | 1441 mm |
| Jeju Island | 538 km | 17°C | 1°C cooler | 1893 mm |
Klimaat by airport in Shanghai
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Shanghai
Go in april, mei, september, oktober and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Shanghai
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 21°C is 3.3°C below the 24°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 25°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Shanghai is a city in China. Shanghai is known for The Bund and skyline towers. Er wonen ongeveer 24.9 million.
Op dit moment is het 18°C (65°F) in Shanghai met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Het voelt als 17°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 15°C en 21°C. De kans op neerslag is 2%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.6/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Shanghai is april, mei, september, oktober and november. Het klimaat is continental. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. augustus is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 35°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 2°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), about 33 km away.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 21°C is 3.3°C below the 24°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Shanghai today at 9.6/10. 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.
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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 Azië.
What is the weather like in Shanghai nu?
It is currently 18°C (65°F) met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 67% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Shanghai?
april, mei, september, oktober and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Shanghai, which has a continental climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The lokale tijd is 2:47 AM.
How many people live in Shanghai?
Shanghai has a population of approximately 24.9 million.
What is the nearest airport en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 23, 2026 at 2:47 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
