Question 1

What is the weather like in Shanghai in January?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 8°C, nights near 1°C. January is the coldest month of the year. Expect about 9 rain days and 6 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 8°C — not swimming weather.

Question 2

What is the weather like in Shanghai in February?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 10°C, nights near 3°C. Expect about 9 rain days and 6 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 7°C — not swimming weather.

Question 3

What is the weather like in Shanghai in March?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 14°C, nights near 6°C. Expect about 13 rain days and 7 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 10°C — not swimming weather.

Question 4

What is the weather like in Shanghai in April?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 20°C, nights near 11°C. Expect about 10 rain days and 8 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 14°C — not swimming weather.

Question 5

What is the weather like in Shanghai in May?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 25°C, nights near 16°C. Expect about 12 rain days and 8 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is on the fresh side at 19°C.

Question 6

What is the weather like in Shanghai in June?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 28°C, nights near 21°C. Expect about 17 rain days and 7 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is pleasant for swimming at 22°C.

Question 7

What is the weather like in Shanghai in July?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 32°C, nights near 25°C. July is the warmest month of the year. Expect about 17 rain days and 9 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is properly warm at 26°C.

Question 8

What is the weather like in Shanghai in August?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 32°C, nights near 26°C. It is the rainiest month of the year. No month gets more sunshine. The sea is at its warmest now. Expect about 19 rain days and 10 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is properly warm at 28°C.

Question 9

What is the weather like in Shanghai in September?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 27°C, nights near 21°C. Expect about 13 rain days and 9 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is properly warm at 26°C.

Question 10

What is the weather like in Shanghai in October?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 23°C, nights near 16°C. Expect about 7 rain days and 8 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is pleasant for swimming at 21°C.

Question 11

What is the weather like in Shanghai in November?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 17°C, nights near 10°C. Expect about 9 rain days and 7 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 17°C — not swimming weather.

Question 12

What is the weather like in Shanghai in December?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 11°C, nights near 4°C. It is also the driest month of the year. Expect about 7 rain days and 6 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 12°C — not swimming weather.

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Month	Day °C	Night °C	Sea °C	Rain d	Sun h	Beach	City	Hiking
Jan	8°	1°	8°	9	6	32	31	56
Feb	10°	3°	7°	9	6	34	33	65
Mar	14°	6°	10°	13	7	33	44	67
Apr	20°	11°	14°	10	8	45	73	74
May	25°	16°	19°	12	8	57	72	61
Jun	28°	21°	22°	17	7	63	56	40
Jul	32°	25°	26°	17	9	78	47	31
Aug	32°	26°	28°	19	10	78	47	31
Sep	27°	21°	26°	13	9	79	67	51
Oct	23°	16°	21°	7	8	66	82	80
Nov	17°	10°	17°	9	7	37	63	73
Dec	11°	4°	12°	7	6	39	42	74