Weather radar Shanghai
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Shanghai climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Shanghai shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 10° | 10.3° | 16.1° | 20.8° | 24.9° | 28.2° | 32.8° | 33.2° | 29.5° | 23.9° | 18.6° | 11.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | 2.8° | 4.4° | 8.8° | 13.5° | 17.8° | 22.6° | 27.5° | 27.4° | 24.4° | 18.2° | 11.7° | 4.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 40 | 61 | 89 | 116 | 114 | 265 | 249 | 89 | 163 | 56 | 65 | 17 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Sunshine hours | 219 | 163 | 210 | 234 | 266 | 206 | 281 | 321 | 242 | 223 | 209 | 224 |
| Humidity | 70% | 74% | 73% | 73% | 74% | 82% | 80% | 78% | 80% | 76% | 72% | 68% |
Best time to visit Shanghai
The best time to visit Shanghai is typically December. In this month the average high is 11.6°C, precipitation is 17 mm and sunshine duration is 224 hours. The annual average high is 21.7°C, total annual precipitation is 1324 mm (124 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2798 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai
How up to date is the weather radar for Shanghai?
The weather radar for Shanghai is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Shanghai?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Shanghai: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Shanghai?
The thunderstorm potential for Shanghai is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Shanghai.
What is the climate like in Shanghai?
Shanghai has an annual average high of 21.7°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 33.2°C), the coldest January (avg low 2.8°C). The wettest month is June with 265 mm, the driest December with 17 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1324 mm (124 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2798 hours.
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