Shanghai Weather Forecast
Shanghai weather: 85°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Shanghai?
Yes - rain is likely in Shanghai today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,6 in against a typical 0,6 in).
16-day forecast for Shanghai
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 87° / 80° | 100% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 89° / 81° | 100% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 80° | 73% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 78° | 49% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 78° | 28% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 80° | 33% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 80° | 47% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 81° | 42% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 95° / 81° | 69% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 78° | 82% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 76° | 57% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 75° | 61% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 73° | 59% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 73° | 57% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 74° | 51% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 80° / 74° | 32% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 3 |
What this means for Shanghai
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 7°F below the 94°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 76°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid February, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 85°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% 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 5:29 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 5:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
