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Shanghai Weather January

Shanghai is situated in humid subtropical zone which is known for warm weather during summer time with high humidity and soft and cool winter with short rainfalls.

To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Shanghai in January.

	average daily high	+8.1°C
	average daily low	+2.1°C
	sea temperature	+6.1°C
	daytime	10.8 h
	sunny / overcast hours	3.7 / 7.1
	average monthly precipitation	74 mm

Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Shanghai are April, May, October, November.

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Temperature in Shanghai

In January the average daily maximum in Shanghai is +8.1°C, and the minimum +2.1°C.

The hottest January day on record is +22.1°C, and the coldest -10.1°C.

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Daylight hours

There are 10.8 hours of daylight in Shanghai in January. Out of these, on average 3.7 are sunny, which means it is mostly cloudy.

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Sea temperature

The average monthly temperature in the East China Sea on the beaches of Shanghai in January is +6.1°C.

The water is very cold and only suitable to bathe in shortly for the most hardy people.

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Precipitation

The amount of precipitation in Shanghai in January is usually 74 mm, which may cause a change of plans on certain days.