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Weather in Shanghai for January 2027

Your guide to Shanghai weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Shanghai at the beginning of January is 10.2 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 8.9 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 5 rainy days, Shanghai experiences minimal rainfall in January.

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Average dry days
26
Dry days
Average rainy days
5
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
15 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
55 %
Avg humidity

Shanghai Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Sunny
9°
2
Sunny
10°
3
Patchy rain possible
11°
4
Partly cloudy
11°
5
Patchy rain possible
11°
6
Overcast
11°
7
Sunny
9°
8
Sunny
9°
9
Cloudy
10°
10
Sunny
9°
11
Sunny
9°
12
Sunny
13°
13
Light rain
14°
14
Patchy rain possible
14°
15
Partly cloudy
11°
16
Cloudy
10°
17
Partly cloudy
11°
18
Sunny
11°
19
Patchy rain possible
11°
20
Patchy rain possible
9°
21
Cloudy
10°
22
Light rain
9°
23
Patchy rain possible
8°
24
Sunny
9°
25
Overcast
8°
26
Light rain
9°
27
Patchy rain possible
7°
28
Sunny
8°
29
Patchy rain possible
9°
30
Patchy rain possible
11°
31
Light rain
11°

Temperatures trend during January in Shanghai

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Shanghai day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
2 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /4° 0.3 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /6° 2.1 mm 0 cm
6 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
9 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
11 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 13° /4° 0.3 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 14° /6° 7.2 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /5° 1.4 mm 0 cm
15 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
16 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
17 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
18 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /4° 0.7 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /5° 1.2 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 1.4 mm 0.2 cm
21 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /4° 0.7 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /5° 4.2 mm 0 cm
23 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 2.2 mm 0 cm
24 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
25 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
26 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /4° 3.9 mm 0 cm
27 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /3° 2 mm 0 cm
28 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /2° 0.7 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 1 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /4° 1.3 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 11° /6° 2.7 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Shanghai in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Shanghai forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Shanghai weather in January vs December vs February

Compare January weather in Shanghai with the previous and following months. See how temperature, rainfall, wind, and other conditions change throughout the year to help you plan your visit.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
WeatherSunny
Sunny
Sunny
Sunny
Cloudy
Cloudy
Temperatures12°/6°10°/4°11°/5°
Rainfall17 mm34 mm57 mm
Snowfall0 cm0 cm0 cm
Wind15.1 km/h15.1 km/h15.8 km/h
Humidity53%55%65%
Rainy days4 days5 days8 days
Snow days0 days0 days0 days
Dry days27 days26 days20 days

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Shanghai in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Shanghai during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Shanghai during January?
In January, Shanghai can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 34.4 mm across approximately 5 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Shanghai in January 2027?
Shanghai typically sees 0.3 cm of snowfall during January.

What are the typical wind conditions in Shanghai during January?
The average wind speed in Shanghai during January is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Shanghai snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Shanghai’s snowy potential this January ❄️

January rainfall patterns in Shanghai

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Shanghais January weather 💧
Typically, Shanghai has 5 rainy days in January with a total of 34.4 mm of rainfall.

What to pack to Shanghai in January?

🌧️ Cold & raw · highs around 10 °C, occasional showers

As you prepare for your trip to Shanghai in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Shanghai, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.

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