Verdict: Good month
Shanghai Weather in March
March is mild-to-cool in Shanghai, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, March is a solid month to visit Shanghai.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
7°C / 45°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
99 mm
What to pack for Shanghai in March
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
March 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)