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Weather in Shanghai for January 2026

Your guide to Shanghai weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Shanghai at the beginning of January is 10.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 9.4 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Shanghai in January is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 37.8 mm of precipitation.

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

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 UV More
1 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /2° 0 mm 3
2 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /4° 0.3 mm 3
3 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 0.1 mm 3
4 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /4° 0.1 mm 4
5 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /6° 2.3 mm 3
6 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /5° 0 mm 3
7 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 0 mm 3
8 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 0 mm 3
9 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /3° 0.1 mm 3
10 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 0.1 mm 3
11 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /2° 0 mm 3
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /3° 0.4 mm 4
13 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /6° 8.7 mm 4
14 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 14° /4° 1.7 mm 3
15 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /3° 0.3 mm 3
16 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /2° 0 mm 3
17 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /3° 0 mm 4
18 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /3° 0.9 mm 4
19 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /4° 1.3 mm 4
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /4° 1.3 mm 3
21 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /5° 0.8 mm 3
22 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 10° /5° 5.1 mm 3
23 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 2.6 mm 2
24 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 0.2 mm 2
25 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /3° 0.1 mm 2
26 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 3.2 mm 3
27 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /2° 2.4 mm 3
28 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /1° 0.8 mm 3
29 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 1.2 mm 3
30 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /3° 0.9 mm 3
31 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /6° 2.8 mm 3
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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 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 37.8 mm across approximately 11 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in Shanghai in January 2026?
Shanghai typically sees 0.052 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.

What to pack to Shanghai in January?

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.

  • Clothing
    • Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
    • Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
  • Footwear
    • Waterproof Shoes
  • Accessories
    • Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
    • Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
    • Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
    • Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days

January rainfall patterns in Shanghai

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