Weather Guide

China Average Monthly Weather

Weather score47Mixed annual avg

Best months: June, July, August

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 18°C, sunshine averages 5.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 1073mm. Sea temperatures average 5°C across the year.

Shanghai, Shanghai, China, China travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

1073mm

Annual total

Sun

5.7h

Sea

5°C

Weather score

47

Mixed avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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October19°C average high

October is close to China's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October64mm average rain

October sits on the drier side of China's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October5.6 hours average sun

October sits close to China's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October6°C average sea

October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJune to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October50 weather score

October sits close to China's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsMay to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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