The weather in Shanghai is influenced by the city’s humid subtropical climate, which brings about four distinct seasons. If you’re moving to Shanghai, you will enjoy the spring and autumn months, which are by far the most pleasant.

The summer months can be scorching hot; average daytime temperatures reach as high as 95°F (35°C) with 80 percent humidity and lots of rain, so it’s always good to have an umbrella.

During the windy months of September and October, you can expect the odd typhoon. The winter months see temperatures drop below freezing, although snowfall is rare.

 

Further reading

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