Shanghai Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Shanghai Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


38°C
Highest Temp
30 Jul. 26

-1°C
Lowest Temp
22 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust34.8°C

Coldest MonthJanuary4.4°C

Wettest MonthAugust9.32mm

Windiest MonthAugust20.89km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Shanghai historically?

August is historically Shanghai's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 32°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 41°C on 2013-08-08.

2. What is the coldest month in Shanghai historically?

January is Shanghai's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 3°C. The all-time record low of -7°C was recorded on 2021-01-08.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Shanghai over the past 17 years?

Shanghai's average annual rainfall is approximately 1397.1mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Shanghai experience on average per year?

Shanghai historically records approximately 180.6 rainy days per year. June has the highest number of rain days at an average of 21.05 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Shanghai?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Shanghai is 41°C on 2013-08-08.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Shanghai?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Shanghai is -7°C on 2021-01-08.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Shanghai historically?

Shanghai experiences its strongest winds during April. The historic gust record of 58.5 kph was recorded on 2024-09-16.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Shanghai during a year?

Usually, Shanghai's humidity peaks in July at around 80.03% and drops to its lowest in December at approximately 61.2%.