01Weather
Shanghai weather in July
Afternoons in July average 33.9 °C (93 °F) and nights cool to 26.9 °C (80 °F). The month brings about 220 mm (8.6 in) of rain spread over roughly 13 days. Compared with June it is 4.6 °C warmer; August is 0.5 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical July | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 38 °C / 100 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 29 °C / 84 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 24 °C / 75 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 26.4 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 43 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest July day 2016–2025 | 42.0 °C / 20.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July | 04:53 | 19:02 | 14.1 h |
| 15 July | 05:00 | 18:59 | 14.0 h |
| 31 July | 05:10 | 18:50 | 13.7 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 24 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Shanghai).
03Crowds
How busy Shanghai is in July
moderate The main sights are moderate in July. What drives it:
- heat and humidity
- summer holidays
- typhoon season begins
04Public holidays
Public holidays in July 2027
No public holidays in China fall in July, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Shanghai in July
No major recurring events fall in July.
07Packing
What to pack for Shanghai in July
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- something for heat: 26 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
July is hot, humid and wet, with the plum rains ending in the first half and heat above 33 °C taking over, with tropical nights above 27 °C. Summer holidays bring domestic families to Disneyland and the Shanghai Tower. Typhoon season begins, with occasional storms closing the airport for a day. Rates stay low. Rain falls on about eleven days, as thunderstorms.
The Bund's evening breeze is the only relief outdoors. The water parks and the air-conditioned malls are the family circuit. The Shanghai Summer Festival brings events to the parks. Daylight lasts until after seven. For the hottest month and the typhoon peak, see August.
09Compare
Shanghai month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 °C | 3 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 11 °C | 4 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| March | 17 °C | 8 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 22 °C | 14 °C | 11 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 26 °C | 18 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| June | 29 °C | 22 °C | 15 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 34 °C | 27 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 34 °C | 27 °C | 14 | – | busy | Mixed |
| September | 30 °C | 23 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 24 °C | 17 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| November | 19 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| December | 12 °C | 5 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about July? See the best time to visit Shanghai.
10Elsewhere
July in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul in July | 31 °C | 20 |
| Beijing in July | 33 °C | 12 |
| Kyoto in July | 33 °C | 13 |
| Tokyo in July | 31 °C | 12 |
| Bangkok in July | 34 °C | 22 |
| Singapore in July | 32 °C | 11 |
11FAQ
Shanghai in July: your questions
Is July a good time to visit Shanghai?
July is a good month to visit Shanghai. Daytime highs average 34 °C (93 °F), rain falls on about 13 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Shanghai in July?
Expect hot days around 34 °C (93 °F) and nights near 27 °C (80 °F). One July in ten brings afternoons above 38 °C, and one in ten stays below 29 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in July?
July brings about 220 mm (8.6 in) of rain over roughly 13 days, which is showery by Shanghai standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 43 percent.
What should I wear in Shanghai in July?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Shanghai crowded in July?
The main sights are moderate in July. Main drivers: heat and humidity; summer holidays; typhoon season begins.
What time does it get dark in Shanghai in July?
Around the middle of July the sun sets at about 18:59 and rises at 05:00, giving 14.0 hours of daylight.