Shanghai, China

🇨🇳 Shanghai, China



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100 USD = 670.65 CNY
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Best time to visit Shanghai

The best times to visit Shanghai are March to May and October, when conditions are mild to warm and suited to sightseeing, gardens, walks and water-town day trips. June to September is hotter, more humid and wetter, with peak typhoon season in July and August; October’s early Golden Week is notably crowded.

JanuaryOKTemp (°C)Rain (mm)27Sun Hours5Dry Days19

January is cool and damp, around 2-8°C. Museums, historic neighbourhoods and cafés suit the weather, while outdoor visits need warm layers.

FebruaryOKTemp (°C)Rain (mm)49Sun Hours5Dry Days14

February is chilly and occasionally wet, around 4-10°C. Indoor attractions and shorter walks work well with a coat and umbrella.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)10°Rain (mm)48Sun Hours7Dry Days17

March is mild and showery, around 7-14°C. Cherry blossoms and flowering water towns bring seasonal interest to sightseeing.

AprilGreatTemp (°C)15°Rain (mm)30Sun Hours9Dry Days19

April is mild to warm, around 12-22°C, with occasional showers. Gardens, historic streets and nearby water towns suit the conditions.

MayGreatTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)40Sun Hours9Dry Days19

May is warm and humid, around 17-26°C, with occasional rain. Outdoor sightseeing remains practical alongside museums and galleries.

JuneOKTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)112Sun Hours8Dry Days12

June is hot and humid, around 22-30°C, with frequent rain during the plum-rain period. Heavy downpours can interrupt outdoor plans.

JulyOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)112Sun Hours10Dry Days12

July is very hot and humid, around 26-32°C, with heavy rain and peak typhoon season. A typhoon can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

AugustOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)86Sun Hours10Dry Days12

August is very hot and humid, around 26-32°C, with heavy rain and peak typhoon season. A typhoon can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

SeptemberGreatTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)61Sun Hours8Dry Days12

September is warm and humid, around 22-28°C, with rain and typhoon risk. A typhoon can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

OctoberGreatTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)35Sun Hours7Dry Days22

October is mild and relatively dry, around 17-24°C, supporting walks and day trips. Early-month Golden Week brings major crowds.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)14°Rain (mm)42Sun Hours5Dry Days18

November is cool, around 11-18°C, with generally dry conditions. Layers suit riverfront walks, parks and museum visits.

DecemberOKTemp (°C)Rain (mm)42Sun Hours5Dry Days22

December is cool and damp, around 4-11°C, with occasional near-freezing weather. Museums and historic interiors pair well with brief outdoor walks.

Sources: chinahighlights.com, responsibletravel.com, shanghaitourism.org

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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

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Brief

  • Try Shanghai specialties such as xiaolongbao soup dumplings, shengjian mantou pan-fried buns, scallion-oil noodles, and seasonal hairy crab.
  • Carry tissues and hand sanitizer when using public toilets, as toilet paper and soap may not always be provided. (wikivoyage.org)
  • Use bottled or boiled water rather than untreated tap water, and choose street-food stalls where food is cooked thoroughly and served hot. (wikivoyage.org)

Safety and health

  • Mosquito-borne dengue occurs in China. Use repellent, wear long sleeves where practical, and stay in screened or air-conditioned accommodation. (cdc.gov)
  • Avoid swimming, wading, or bathing in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis risk, particularly outside the urban area. (cdc.gov)
  • Yellow fever vaccination is not generally recommended for China, but an entry certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits over 12 hours. (cdc.gov)

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