Shanghai Weather Forecast
Shanghai weather: 87°F, thunderstorm. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Next 48 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Best time to go outside today
6 PM - 9 PM · comfort score 6/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Weather in Shanghai right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:24 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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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 87°F (31°C) with thunderstorm. Humidity is 72% and wind is 9 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 1:24 PM.
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 1:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
