Best time to visit Shanghai

Q: When is the best time to visit Shanghai?

The best time to visit Shanghai is May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Shanghai?

The hottest time of year in Shanghai is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Shanghai?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Shanghai with 159mm on average. There are normally 15 days in June with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Shanghai?

The sunniest time of year in Shanghai is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 58% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Shanghai?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Shanghai in August when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

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When is the best time to visit Shanghai?

The best time to visit Shanghai is May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Shanghai?

The hottest time of year in Shanghai is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Shanghai?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Shanghai with 159mm on average. There are normally 15 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Shanghai?

The sunniest time of year in Shanghai is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 58% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Shanghai?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Shanghai in August when the water temperature reaches 28°C.