Shanghai Weather in July
July is one of Shanghai's two hottest months along with August, with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F). Early July is still within the Plum Rain Season, when showers alternate with sunshine and the weather is really hard to predict.
When it is sunny, it is scorching; when it rains or when there is a typhoon, it becomes cooler. Sometimes, thunderstorms and lightening occur.
In China, summer vacation starts in this month. Many students visit Shanghai during this time.
Averages for Shanghai Weather in July
Temperature: 28°C / 82°F
High Temperature: 32°C / 90°F
Low Temperature: 25°C / 77°F
Humidity: 80%
Rainfall: 142 mm
Rainy Days:11 days
Sunrise: 04:54 ~ 05:10
Sunset: 18:50 ~ 19:02
Air Quality in July
Average AQI:42
Average AQI:42
What to Wear in Shanghai in July
Things to Do in Shanghai in July
In the afternoon, when the climate is not so hot, you can visit attractions of Pudong area, such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, and World Financial Center. Standing on the towering viewing platform, the whole city will be under your eyes.
In the evening, it is pleasant to take a walk on the Riverside Avenue. Also you can take a boat on Huangpu River, enjoying the beautiful night scenery.
See also:
Shanghai Summer – Weather, Temperature & Clothing Tips
12 Popular Shanghai Activities to Survive Summer
Shanghai Tourist Destinations in July: 7 Places to Go
Other Tips
What is the temperature in Shanghai in July?
High/Low Temperatures of Shanghai in July
Air Quality of Shanghai in July
Historical Shanghai Weather in July
Jul | Temperature | Sunrise / Sunset | Humi- dity (%) | |
High | Low | |||
1 | 32.9°C / 91.2°F | 26.4°C / 79.5°F | 04:54 / 19:02 | 74 |
2 | 37.4°C / 99.3°F | 28.2°C / 82.8°F | 04:54 / 19:02 | 60 |
3 | 37.0°C / 98.6°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°F | 04:54 / 19:02 | 53 |
4 | 34.2°C / 93.6°F | 25.6°C / 78.1°F | 04:55 / 19:02 | 75 |
5 | 32.3°C / 90.1°F | 24.6°C / 76.3°F | 04:55 / 19:02 | 82 |
6 | 36.0°C / 96.8°F | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 04:56 / 19:02 | 68 |
7 | 37.4°C / 99.3°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°F | 04:56 / 19:02 | 60 |
8 | 33.4°C / 92.1°F | 27.0°C / 80.6°F | 04:57 / 19:02 | 80 |
9 | 29.9°C / 85.8°F | 26.5°C / 79.7°F | 04:57 / 19:01 | 83 |
10 | 31.6°C / 88.9°F | 26.8°C / 80.2°F | 04:58 / 19:01 | 75 |
11 | 31.2°C / 88.2°F | 27.3°C / 81.1°F | 04:58 / 19:01 | 75 |
12 | 30.1°C / 86.2°F | 27.2°C / 81.0°F | 04:59 / 19:01 | 75 |
13 | 32.1°C / 90.0°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F | 04:59 / 19:00 | 72 |
14 | 32.8°C / 91.0°F | 25.2°C / 77.4°F | 05:00 / 19:00 | 76 |
15 | 28.9°C / 84.0°F | 24.8°C / 76.6°F | 05:01 / 19:00 | 88 |
16 | 33.5°C / 92.3°F | 26.7°C / 80.1°F | 05:01 / 18:59 | 72 |
17 | 31.6°C / 88.9°F | 27.0°C / 80.6°F | 05:02 / 18:59 | 74 |
18 | 31.8°C / 89.2°F | 26.7°C / 80.1°F | 05:02 / 18:58 | 74 |
19 | 32.2°C / 90.0°F | 26.1°C / 79.0°F | 05:03 / 18:58 | 77 |
20 | 32.8°C / 91.0°F | 26.2°C / 79.2°F | 05:03 / 18:57 | 72 |
21 | 33.1°C / 91.6°F | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 05:04 / 18:57 | 66 |
22 | 33.3°C / 91.9°F | 27.6°C / 81.7°F | 05:05 / 18:56 | 76 |
23 | 33.6°C / 92.5°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F | 05:05 / 18:56 | 75 |
24 | 33.7°C / 92.7°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F | 05:06 / 18:55 | 75 |
25 | 36.2°C / 97.2°F | 28.4°C / 82.8°F | 05:07 / 18:55 | 69 |
26 | 36.7°C / 98.1°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F | 05:07 / 18:54 | 70 |
27 | 36.6°C / 97.9°F | 29.3°C / 84.7°F | 05:08 / 18:53 | 61 |
28 | 35.9°C / 96.6°F | 29.0°C / 84.2°F | 05:08 / 18:53 | 59 |
29 | 36.3°C / 97.3°F | 28.8°C / 83.8°F | 05:09 / 18:52 | 62 |
30 | 36.1°C / 97.0°F | 28.9°C / 84.0°F | 05:10 / 18:51 | 62 |
31 | 34.2°C / 93.6°F | 24.5°C / 76.1°F | 05:10 / 18:50 | 74 |
- Last updated on May. 04, 2023 by Catherine He -