Shanghai weather in July
In July, Shanghai has an average high of 32 °C89 °F and an average low of 25 °C77 °F, with about 148 mm5.8 in of precipitation. It is the 2nd warmest month of the year and ranks 3rd for precipitation.
How July compares with other months
Compared with June, July is 4 °C7.2 °F warmer on average and drier by 48 mm1.9 in. Compared with August, July is about the same temperature and drier by 25 mm1.0 in. Daylight lasts about 14.0 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 81% and the average cloud amount 70%.
Is July a good time to visit Shanghai?
July is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 32 °C89 °F), it is fairly wet (148 mm5.8 in) and it is humid (81%). The most comfortable months in Shanghai are October.
What to wear in July
For Shanghai in July, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
July in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 3289 | 2577 | 1485.8 |
| Baoshan | 3188 | 2577 | 1546.1 |
| Fengxiang | 3289 | 2577 | 1485.8 |
| Chongming | 2984 | 2678 | 1546.1 |
| Kunshan | 3188 | 2577 | 1546.1 |
| Suzhou | 3290 | 2577 | 1887.4 |
| Jiaxing | 3290 | 2578 | 1777.0 |
| Nantong | 3289 | 2476 | 2058.1 |
| Zhangjiagang | 3289 | 2475 | 2058.1 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Chongming.
Other months in Shanghai
- January8 °C46 °F / 1 °C33 °F
- February10 °C50 °F / 2 °C36 °F
- March14 °C58 °F / 5 °C42 °F
- April20 °C68 °F / 11 °C51 °F
- May25 °C77 °F / 16 °C61 °F
- June28 °C83 °F / 21 °C69 °F
- July32 °C89 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- August31 °C89 °F / 25 °C78 °F
- September28 °C82 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- October23 °C73 °F / 15 °C60 °F
- November17 °C63 °F / 10 °C49 °F
- December11 °C51 °F / 3 °C37 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Shanghai in July?
In July the average high in Shanghai is 32 °C (89 °F) and the average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in July?
On average about 148 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation falls in July; it ranks 3rd of the 12 months.
Is July the warmest month in Shanghai?
Yes. July is the warmest month in Shanghai. The coldest month is January, with an average low of 1 °C (33 °F).
How long is the day in Shanghai in July?
In the middle of July the day in Shanghai lasts about 14.0 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Shanghai in July?
The average relative humidity in July is about 81%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Shanghai in July?
On average about 70% of the sky is covered by cloud in July. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.