Shanghai weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Shanghai: highs of 8°C (47°F) and about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 1°C (33°F) and cloud cover 65% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 10°C (50°F) and 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Shanghai?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Shanghai. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in January?
Some rain is normal: about 67 mm (2.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Shanghai in January?
Days average 8°C (47°F) and nights 1°C (33°F).
Shanghai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C (47°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 67 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| February | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 78 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (58°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 88 mm | 64% | fair |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 95 mm | 65% | best |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm | 70% | best |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 195 mm | 79% | fair |
| July | 32°C (89°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 148 mm | 70% | fair |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 173 mm | 61% | fair |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 137 mm | 63% | fair |
| October | 23°C (74°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm | 58% | best |
| November | 18°C (64°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 71 mm | 57% | best |
| December | 11°C (51°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm | 55% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months