How hot is Shanghai in July?

Daytime highs in Shanghai in July average 32°C (89°F); nights drop to about 25°C.

Does it rain in Shanghai in July?

Expect around 18.3 rainy days and 228 mm of rainfall in July.

Is July a good time to visit Shanghai?

July is a challenging month to visit Shanghai — consider April–May & October–November instead. Overall travel score: 3.0/10. The best months are April–May & October–November.

Shanghai weather in July

July is a challenging month to visit Shanghai — consider April–May & October–November instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 25°C, and about 18.3 days with rain.

3.0 · Poortravel score for July

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

25°C

Rainfall

228 mm

Rain days

18.3

Sunshine

9 h/day

Daylight

13.8 h

What to pack for Shanghai in July

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 83%; max daily wind around 19 km/h.

How July compares

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

Shanghai in July: the details

In July, Shanghai sees average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 25°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 228 mm across 18.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9 hours per day with 13.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 83%.

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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