Best time to visit Shanghai
Go inApril and October
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Autumn is the best season.
See Shanghai on the globeShanghai month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 8°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 10°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Lantern Festival |
| March | Mixed | 14°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Great | 20°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Mixed | 25°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| June | Mixed | 28°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | Plum rain season |
| July | Poor | 32°C | Very wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Poor | 32°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| September | Mixed | 28°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| October | Good | 23°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| November | Good | 17°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Mixed | 11°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Shanghai
- February🎉 Lantern FestivalYuyuan Garden lanterns, 20 February 2027.
- June⚠️ Plum rain seasonHumid, drizzly weeks in June.
Good to know
- Flights to Shanghai are usually cheapest in December–January.
- Crowds and prices peak in February and May–October, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in July.
Shanghai Tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
The best time to visit Shanghai is April and October. Autumn is the best season.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?
Flights are usually cheapest in December–January, when demand is lowest.
When is Shanghai busiest?
Shanghai is busiest in February and May–October.
What is the weather like in Shanghai?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 8°C. The wettest period is May–September.
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- Fukuoka, Japan best in Oct