How hot is Shanghai in March?

Daytime highs in Shanghai in March average 16°C (60°F); nights drop to about 7°C.

Does it rain in Shanghai in March?

Expect around 10.9 rainy days and 81 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Shanghai?

March is a good month to visit Shanghai. Overall travel score: 7.3/10. The best months are April–May & October–November.

Shanghai weather in March

March is a good month to visit Shanghai. Expect highs around 16°C, lows near 7°C, and about 10.9 days with rain.

7.3 · Goodtravel score for March

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Avg high

16°C

Avg low

7°C

Rainfall

81 mm

Rain days

10.9

Sunshine

7 h/day

Daylight

11.8 h

What to pack for Shanghai in March

long sleeves and a warm layer
a medium jacket
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 76%; max daily wind around 20 km/h.

How March compares

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

Shanghai in March: the details

In March, Shanghai sees average daytime highs of 16°C (60°F) and overnight lows of 7°C (44°F). Rainfall totals roughly 81 mm across 10.9 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7 hours per day with 11.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 76%.

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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