Shanghai Weather in July

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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
Shanghai Air Quality in July

What to Wear in Shanghai in July

Summer clothes which are thin, air permeable, soft and light-colored, such as light-colored shorts, T-shirts, skirt, etc, are recommended to deal with the heat. Prepare some spare clothes for rainy days. 

Shanghai Clothes in July July Wear in Shanghai

Things to Do in Shanghai in July

Shanghai is known as a Shoppers' Paradise. July is a good time for shopping, when the biggest discounts are offered. Qipu Road is famous for clothes of low price and various distinctive styles. Countless famous brands, superior quality, and new fashions can be found on Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road. You can have a good knowledge of Shanghai’s prosperity by shopping. Do not bring too much cash when shopping, and always keep an eye on your belongings on the crowded streets.

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

You have to avoid the hottest time of a day (12:00 - 15:00). Drink some light salty water to prevent heatstroke and dehydration. Always bring an umbrella with you to cope with the changing weather and harmful strong sunshine. Wear sunglasses and put on some sun cream to decease the harm caused by the ultraviolet rays. Carry with you some sunstroke prevention drugs.

What is the temperature in Shanghai in July?

High/Low Temperatures of Shanghai in July
Temperatures Graph of Shanghai in July
Air Quality of Shanghai in July
Shanghai AQI Graph 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 -