Shanghai in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shanghai in january 2025
The weather in Shanghai in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
bad weather 62.9cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
21%
13%
11%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
22%
16%
10%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
20%
14%
11%
Weather at 3am
43°F
41%
23%
14%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shanghai in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shanghai in january.
The climate of Shanghai in january is bad
The climate in january in Shanghai is quite dry (with 2.9in of rainfall over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.3in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location the month of january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 50°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Shanghai is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Shanghai in january with a maximum record of 70°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 3 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 10% of time.
On this month of january, day length in Shanghai is generally 10:21. Sunrise is at 06:53 and sets at 17:14.
January: another location in China?
If you want to go to China in january, there are destinations with better weather than Shanghai:
In january, Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Hailing island, Hebao Island, Kinmen and Macao have good weather.
Finally, Hainan island (Haikou), Wenzhou, Yuanyang, Beihai, Fuzhou and Hainan have a tolerable climate, but better than Shanghai.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shanghai in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 62.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 73% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.05km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:21 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Shanghai in january 2024:
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 52°F
47°F to 59°F
43°F to 50°F
38°F to 52°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 67°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 54°F
52°F to 65°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 40°F
32°F to 45°F
34°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 50°F
41°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in China in january
Cities near Shanghai:
| Suzhou in january | very bad weather |
| Nantong in january | very bad weather |
| Huzhou in january | very bad weather |
| Ningbo in january | bad weather |
| Zhoushan in january | bad weather |
| Hangzhou in january | very bad weather |
| Yancheng in january | very bad weather |
| Huangshan (yellow mountain) in january | very bad weather |
| Wenzhou in january | tolerable weather |
| Linyi in january | very bad weather |
| Qingdao in january | very bad weather |
| Lushan in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Shanghai
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Weather data for Shanghai in january:
Weather data for Shanghai for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Shanghai. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Shanghai can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Shanghai.