Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
47°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Shanghai
China · East Asia
Chilly days average highs in the upper 40s. Nights remain cold, with lows in the upper 30s.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
47°F
Lows around 37°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days, fewer than in most months.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.2 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 38° and nights feel near 31°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
42%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 45°F, easing to about 42°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning42°F
Rain14%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday46°F
Rain13%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon45°F
Rain15%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening41°F
Rain15%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 37 | 2.4 | 8 | 6.2 | 73 |
| Feb | 50 | 39 | 2.5 | 9 | 6.4 | 74 |
| Mar | 58 | 46 | 3.5 | 11 | 7.1 | 73 |
| Apr | 68 | 55 | 4.0 | 10 | 8.0 | 73 |
| May | 76 | 65 | 4.6 | 10 | 8.6 | 75 |
| Jun | 81 | 72 | 10.6 | 15 | 7.6 | 82 |
| Jul | 89 | 80 | 6.5 | 15 | 9.6 | 80 |
| Aug | 89 | 80 | 5.6 | 15 | 9.6 | 80 |
| Sep | 82 | 73 | 4.5 | 12 | 8.7 | 79 |
| Oct | 73 | 64 | 2.3 | 7 | 8.1 | 75 |
| Nov | 63 | 53 | 2.3 | 7 | 6.7 | 74 |
| Dec | 52 | 40 | 1.6 | 6 | 6.7 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology