Worst time to visit Shanghai
Some months in Shanghai are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.
Country
🇨🇳 China
Region
Asia
Hottest
July 32°C
Coldest
January 1°C low
Wettest
June 13 rain days
Driest
November 7 rain days
Months to avoid
| Month | Why |
|---|---|
| July | very hot (32°C / 90°F) |
| August | very hot (32°C / 90°F) |
What to expect in the worst months
July. Highs in the 32°C range are tolerable in the shade but draining if you're walking all day.
August. Highs in the 32°C range are tolerable in the shade but draining if you're walking all day.
Better times to go
Better months: September (28°C, 10 rain days) · October (22°C, 8 rain days)
Better in the same region in July
If you're set on Asia in July, these cities have more comfortable conditions in the same window:
If you still have to go — what to bring
- Heat: UPF-rated long-sleeve sun shirt, refillable insulated bottle, electrolyte tablets, lightweight wide-brim hat. Plan indoor activities for 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Related Shanghai guides
The positive counterpart: which months are great and why.