Weather in Shanghai in January
Shanghai offers cool weather with occasional showers (avg 5.5°C, 8 rainy days). Weather score: 5.6/10 · Good
Avg temp
5.5°C
Daytime high
9.4°C
Night low
1.9°C
Rainy days
8
Sun per day
6 h
Shanghai climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5°C | 9.4°C | 1.9°C | 8 | 6 h | 5.6/10 |
| February | 6.4°C | 10.5°C | 2.7°C | 9 | 6 h | 4.9/10 |
| March | 10.8°C | 15.4°C | 6.9°C | 11 | 7.2 h | 4.9/10 |
| April | 15.5°C | 20.3°C | 11.3°C | 9 | 7.9 h | 6.1/10 |
| May | 20.4°C | 24.8°C | 16.4°C | 12 | 8 h | 8/10 |
| June | 24°C | 27.7°C | 20.8°C | 16 | 7 h | 7.3/10 |
| July | 27.9°C | 31.4°C | 25.2°C | 18 | 9 h | 8/10 |
| August | 28.1°C | 31.5°C | 25.3°C | 15 | 9.6 h | 8/10 |
| September | 24.1°C | 27.3°C | 21.3°C | 13 | 7.9 h | 7.3/10 |
| October | 19°C | 22.6°C | 15.9°C | 7 | 7.4 h | 8/10 |
| November | 13.9°C | 17.7°C | 10.5°C | 10 | 6.3 h | 4.9/10 |
| December | 6.9°C | 10.9°C | 3.2°C | 7 | 6.5 h | 5.6/10 |
Top alternatives in January
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India
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Frequently asked questions about Shanghai in January
How warm is it in Shanghai in January?
In January, Shanghai averages 5.5°C, with daytime highs of 9.4°C and night lows of 1.9°C.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in January?
January sees around 8 rainy days and about 65 mm of rainfall in Shanghai.
Is January a good month to visit Shanghai?
January scores 5.6/10 for Shanghai. Shanghai offers cool weather with occasional showers (avg 5.5°C, 8 rainy days).