When to Visit Shanghai

When to Visit Shanghai

Shanghai is one of the most popular tourist spots in the world. Each year, tourists come to this wonderful metropolis and have a blast during their vacations. The Shanghai weather plays an important role in the lives of the locals. Take a quick look at the weather of Shanghai and get the feel of when to visit Shanghai.

Shanghai weather is dominated by all the four seasons. These are summer, spring, autumn or fall and winter. The average temperature of Shanghai hovers at around 15.7 degrees Celsius. The city has a humid subtropical climate which is heavily influenced by the monsoons. Temperature varies widely from -10 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius. In spite of being hot and humid, summer is the peak season for tourism. Summers experience torrential rain quite frequently.

Spring is quite a wonderful season to be in Shanghai. The spring season usually arrives in March. But the season receives frequent spells of rain, and the temperature also varies. Fall or autumn starts in September. This is probably the best time to visit Shanghai. Showers are less likely and the temperature also is quite mild during this season. Winters in Shanghai tend to be quite chilly and the temperature often drops below zero and records minus temperatures.

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