Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Shanghai, Shanghai, China Average Monthly Weather
Weather score44Mixed annual avg
Best months: September, August, July
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 20°C, sunshine averages 5.4h per day, and rainfall totals about 1134mm. Sea temperatures average 17°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
1134mm
Annual total
Sun
5.4h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
44
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shanghai, Shanghai, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
November17°C average high
November is close to Shanghai's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
November52mm average rain
November sits on the drier side of Shanghai's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
November4.9 hours average sun
November is below Shanghai's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
November17°C average sea
November is close to Shanghai's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
November34 weather score
November scores below Shanghai's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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