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Shanghai weather in June

June in Shanghai is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and night-time lows near 21°C (70°F). The month usually brings about 242 mm of rain (very wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than May and 4°C cooler than July.

What stands out in June

  • Shanghai is usually about 2°C cooler than Nanjing, 270 km away, in June.
  • It's wetter than a typical month in Shanghai — roughly 105% more rain than average.
  • It's humid — around 82% — so the heat feels heavier.
  • June is Shanghai's third warmest month.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

28°C

82°F

Avg low

21°C

70°F

Rainfall

242 mm

very wet

Humidity

82%

relative

Sky

82%

cloud · often cloudy

Shanghai weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Shanghai
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January9°C / 47°F1°C / 34°F65 mm79%65%
February10°C / 50°F2°C / 36°F77 mm80%66%
March15°C / 58°F6°C / 42°F90 mm79%64%
April21°C / 69°F11°C / 52°F97 mm77%63%
May26°C / 78°F17°C / 62°F114 mm77%71%
June28°C / 82°F21°C / 70°F242 mm82%82%
July32°C / 89°F26°C / 78°F154 mm82%71%
August32°C / 89°F26°C / 79°F186 mm80%62%
September28°C / 82°F21°C / 71°F166 mm78%64%
October23°C / 74°F16°C / 60°F95 mm77%58%
November18°C / 64°F10°C / 51°F78 mm79%59%
December11°C / 51°F3°C / 38°F56 mm77%55%

What to pack for June

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
  • Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is June a good time to visit Shanghai?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other China cities in June

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Shanghai in June: quick answers

Is June a good time to visit Shanghai?

June is one of the wetter months in Shanghai, with about 242 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Shanghai in June?

Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 21°C (70°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in June?

Shanghai typically gets around 242 mm of rain in June — very wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Shanghai (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.