Weather in Shanghai in January
In an average January, Shanghai sees a daily high around 9°C and a low around 1°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 9°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 4°C to 13°C |
| Average low | 1°C |
| Typical low range | -3°C to 5°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
21°C
2020-01-07
Lowest
-5°C
2016-01-24
Low
Highest
15°C
2002-01-15
Lowest
-9°C
2016-01-25
Feels-like
Highest
15°C
2002-01-15
Lowest
-20°C
2016-01-24
Humidity
Highest
13.4 g/m³
2002-01-15
Lowest
1.8 g/m³
2021-01-08
Wind
Highest
54 km/h
2016-01-24
Lowest
7 km/h
2011-01-08
Precip
Wettest
137 mm
2006
Driest
5 mm
1981
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