Climate Table Shanghai
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Temperature | 8° | 8° | 13° | 19° | 24° | 28° | 32° | 32° | 27° | 23° | 17° | 10° |
| Min. Temperature | -1° | 0° | 4° | 9° | 14° | 19° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 13° | 7° | 2° |
| Sun Hours | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Water Temperature | 10° | 8° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 18° | 13° |
| Rain Days | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Map view of Shanghai
The climate year of Shanghai
Shanghai is considered the most important industrial city in the People's Republic of China and is one of the largest cities in the world with over 23 million inhabitants. It is located in eastern China and is divided into two sides by the Huangpu River. To the west of the river is the older Puxi, while to the east is the new Pudong. Shanghai lies in a large delta formed by the Yangtze River as it flows into the East China Sea. Shanghai has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate, being on the border between humid-cool maritime climate and suptropical-warm monsoon climate.
General information about Shanghai
Shanghai is a vibrant and cosmopolitan metropolis that offers a fascinating mix of traditional Chinese neighborhoods and modern office towers. From the Bund, the waterfront promenade on the Huangpu River, the famous Shanghai skyline can be observed, which is especially spectacular in the evening. The Yuyuan Garden provides a glimpse of classical Chinese garden art. The tallest building in the city, the Shanghai World Financial Center, offers a breathtaking view of the city. The largest and most beautiful temple in Shanghai is Longhua Temple, where you can still see the old city entrance with its two stone lions. Shanghai's markets, such as the flower market on Hong Jing Road and the fabric market on Dongmen Lu, are also worth a visit.
Tourism Shanghai
Shanghai has four seasons, but the transitional seasons of spring and autumn are relatively short. In the spring it is pleasantly warm, while the summer can be very hot with temperatures up to 40 °. Humidity can then be as high as 80 percent. During the summer, Shanghai benefits from an average of eight hours of sunshine daily. From June to August, most precipitation falls to the ground, with light drizzle for most of the day. From July to September, violent thunderstorms and typhoons from the Chinese coast should also be expected. The rainy periods during this time are divided into spring rains, plum rains and autumn rains. In total, Shanghai has an average of 130 rainy days annually. Temperatures in late autumn are pleasantly cool. In winter, frost, snowfall and temperatures as low as -1° can be expected. From the month of January, temperatures in Shanghai rise steadily, while from August they fall steadily again. The best time to visit Shanghai are the months of March to May and September to November. The temperatures are then between 15 ° and 20 ° and the humidity is not too high.