Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Shanghai, Shanghai, China in March
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
84mm
Sun
4.5h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°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
March12°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Shanghai's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March84mm average rain
March sits near Shanghai's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
March4.5 hours average sun
March is one of Shanghai's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March10°C average sea
March is below Shanghai's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March23 weather score
March is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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