Shanghai Weather Forecast
Shanghai weather: 84°F, thunderstorm. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Shanghai is a city in China. Shanghai is known for The Bund and skyline towers. It has a population of about 24.9 million.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Shanghai with thunderstorm. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 80°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Shanghai is April, May, August, October and November. The climate is continental. February, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 94°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), about 21 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 7.4°F below the 94°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Shanghai today at 8.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Shanghai right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:25 AM, Aug 22 local time.
See the Shanghai forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Shanghai
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 80° | 100% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 81° | 98% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 80° | 56% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 79° | 51% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 91° / 78° | 28% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 80° | 31% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 80° | 47% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 81° | 42% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 94° / 81° | 69% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 84° / 80° | 82% · 0,8 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 76° | 57% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 74° | 61% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 73° | 59% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 75° | 57% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 75° | 51% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 72° | 42% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
Climate in Shanghai month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 35° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 51° | 38° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 61° | 45° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 71° | 55° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 79° | 63° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 70° | 11,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 93° | 80° | 8,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 94° | 80° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 75° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 76° | 63° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 65° | 51° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 53° | 39° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Shanghai
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Shanghai
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Shanghai
Go in April, May, August, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Shanghai
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Explore Shanghai
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with thunderstorm. Humidity is 80% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
April, May, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Shanghai, which has a continental climate. February, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 9:25 AM.
How many people live in Shanghai?
Shanghai has a population of approximately 24.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Shanghai?
The closest airports are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 21 mi 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 22, 2026 at 9:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
