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Shanghai
Visit in May — score 73/100 · avg high 77°F · 13 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#3October
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 42° | 49° | 35° | 8 | 62 | 10.2h | High | Average |
| February | 31 | 43° | 51° | 37° | 11 | 66 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| March | 40 | 52° | 60° | 45° | 12 | 79 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 61 | 61° | 70° | 53° | 11 | 101 | 12.8h | High | Average |
| May | 73 | 69° | 77° | 62° | 13 | 124 | 13.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 64 | 76° | 82° | 70° | 18 | 242 | 14.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 54 | 83° | 90° | 78° | 19 | 213 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 61 | 84° | 91° | 79° | 16 | 120 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 64 | 77° | 83° | 72° | 16 | 184 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 73 | 67° | 73° | 62° | 9 | 75 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 56 | 57° | 64° | 51° | 9 | 69 | 10.4h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 36 | 45° | 52° | 38° | 7 | 38 | 10.0h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 58/100
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Shanghai (March, April, May) brings average highs of 69°F and lows of 53°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 58/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 73/100.
Summer
- Score
- 60/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Shanghai (June, July, August) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 76°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 60/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 64/100.
Fall
- Score
- 64/100
- High
- 73°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Shanghai (September, October, November) brings average highs of 73°F and lows of 61°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 64/100, with October being the strongest month of the season at 73/100.
Winter
- Score
- 33/100
- High
- 51°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Shanghai (December, January, February) brings average highs of 51°F and lows of 37°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 33/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 36/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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