Shanghai weather in July
July in Shanghai: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Shanghai · #570 of 604 destinations to visit in July · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shanghai climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 270 mm / 10.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 122 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shanghai in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Shanghai?
- July in Shanghai: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Shanghai on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Shanghai in July?
- In July, Shanghai averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 270.2 mm of rain over roughly 18.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shanghai in July?
- Shanghai has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 122 in July.