How hot is Shanghai in January?

Daytime highs in Shanghai in January average 9°C (49°F); nights drop to about 2°C.

Does it rain in Shanghai in January?

Expect around 8.2 rainy days and 68 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Shanghai?

January is a challenging month to visit Shanghai — consider April–May & October–November instead. Overall travel score: 4.3/10. The best months are April–May & October–November.

Shanghai weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Shanghai — consider April–May & October–November instead. Expect highs around 9°C, lows near 2°C, and about 8.2 days with rain.

4.3 · Poortravel score for January

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg high

9°C

Avg low

2°C

Rainfall

68 mm

Rain days

8.2

Sunshine

5.8 h/day

Daylight

10.2 h

What to pack for Shanghai in January

a warm coat, hat and gloves
a packable rain layer

Humidity averages 75%; max daily wind around 18 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Shanghai: April–May & October–November. See the full best time to visit Shanghai guide.

Shanghai in January: the details

In January, Shanghai sees average daytime highs of 9°C (49°F) and overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Rainfall totals roughly 68 mm across 8.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 5.8 hours per day with 10.2 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 75%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Shanghai, China (31.22, 121.46) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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