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Weather in Shanghai - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Shanghai, People's Republic of China: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Shanghai
today🌧️ 28°💧 0.8 mm
Sun🌧️ 28°💧 0.1 mm
Mon🌧️ 29°💧 0.7 mm
Tue🌧️ 29°💧 1.1 mm
Wed🌧️ 26°💧 0.4 mm
Thu🌧️ 28°💧 9.3 mm
Fri🌧️ 28°💧 1.2 mm
Sat🌧️ 29°💧 0.8 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Shanghai, the forecast high is 26°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 32°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 93% of similar days.

28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–32°C
cooler than 80% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–32°C
cooler than 72% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–32°C
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–32°C
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
26°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–32°C
cooler than 93% of similar days
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 27°C–31°C
cooler than 70% of similar days
night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
28°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–31°C
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°30°40° 1981: 27°C1982: 28°C1983: 31°C1984: 29°C1985: 33°C1986: 31°C1987: 26°C1988: 29°C1989: 27°C1990: 28°C1991: 30°C1992: 31°C1993: 28°C1994: 32°C1995: 33°C1996: 32°C1997: 30°C1998: 29°C1999: 32°C2000: 28°C2001: 28°C2002: 30°C2003: 32°C2004: 28°C2005: 29°C2006: 27°C2007: 29°C2008: 29°C2009: 30°C2010: 32°C2011: 29°C2012: 28°C2013: 29°C2014: 29°C2015: 29°C2016: 29°C2017: 30°C2018: 28°C2019: 30°C2020: 30°C2021: 30°C2022: 31°C2023: 31°C2024: 33°C2025: 32°C 2026 forecast: 28°C current forecast 28°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 1987 (26°C) and the warmest was 2024 (33°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - lower than in 84% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Shanghai

Shanghai - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Shanghai 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
28°
around 24° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 22° at night · rain chance 46%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
24°
around 17° at night · rain chance 33%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Shanghai: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 24° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 24° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Shanghai

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 05:32 · sunset 18:14 · night 27° · evening 28° · rain 0.79 mm · humidity 79% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 67%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 05:33 · sunset 18:12 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 52% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 76%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 05:33 · sunset 18:11 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 0.68 mm · humidity 51% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 60%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 05:34 · sunset 18:10 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 1.11 mm · humidity 44% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 24%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 05:34 · sunset 18:09 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 0.38 mm · humidity 55% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 96%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 05:35 · sunset 18:07 · night 22° · evening 24° · rain 9.28 mm · humidity 63% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 22%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 05:35 · sunset 18:06 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 1.2 mm · humidity 46% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 19%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 05:36 · sunset 18:05 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.81 mm · humidity 50% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 78%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️21°moderate rain
sunrise 05:37 · sunset 18:03 · night 24° · evening 23° · rain 19.59 mm · humidity 96% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 05:37 · sunset 18:02 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 5.7 mm · humidity 70% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 64%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 05:38 · sunset 18:01 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 82% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 92%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 05:38 · sunset 18:00 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 0.93 mm · humidity 64% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 92%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 05:39 · sunset 17:58 · night 25° · evening 27° · rain 1.53 mm · humidity 65% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 49%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 05:40 · sunset 17:57 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 0.57 mm · humidity 59% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 36%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 05:40 · sunset 17:56 · night 26° · evening 29° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 58% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 65%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️32°moderate rain
sunrise 05:41 · sunset 17:54 · night 26° · evening 28° · rain 10.11 mm · humidity 60% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 21%

UV index in Shanghai - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTShanghai03681111+7.7UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min8Sat5.098Sun6.097Mon7.098Tue8.096Wed9.092Thu10.098Fri11.095Sat12.092Sun13.095Mon14.097Tue15.097Wed16.096Thu17.098Fri18.098Sat19.096Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Shanghai is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Shanghai weather through the year

Shanghai - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: March, April, May, June.

Upcoming public holidays in People's Republic of China: Mid-Autumn Festival — 25 September · National Day — 1 October · New Year's Day — 1 January.

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FAQ - Shanghai weather

What is the weather like in Shanghai today?
Today it is about 28° during the day and 27° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Shanghai?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.