Shanghai weather in March
March in Shanghai: cool, rainy, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Shanghai · #361 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shanghai climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 15°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 98 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 117 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shanghai in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Shanghai?
- March in Shanghai: cool, rainy, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Shanghai on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Shanghai in March?
- In March, Shanghai averages a daily high of 15.3°C and a low of 8.2°C, with about 97.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shanghai in March?
- Shanghai has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 117 in March.