Verdict: Fair month
Shanghai Weather in January
January is mild-to-cool in Shanghai, topping out near 10°C (50°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 8 wet days in a typical year. January is workable in Shanghai if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
10°C / 50°F
Average low
2°C / 36°F
Rain days
~8
Precipitation
70 mm
What to pack for Shanghai in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Shanghai: Aug (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Jan (10°C / 50°F) · Wettest: Jun (~18 rain days)
10°
2°
Jan
11°
3°
Feb
16°
7°
Mar
20°
11°
Apr
25°
16°
May
29°
21°
Jun
32°
25°
Jul
33°
26°
Aug
28°
22°
Sep
23°
16°
Oct
18°
11°
Nov
11°
3°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)