Best time to visit Shanghai in January
January is not among the best months to visit Shanghai (rank 10 of 12, score 56/100). The best months are October, May, April.
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Is January the best time to visit Shanghai?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, January places #10 with a score of 56/100. The recommended months are October, May, April.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 47.5/100 | 9.8°C high is below the ideal 16–25°C comfort band |
| Rain | 63.1/100 | moderate rainfall (69.6 mm over ~12 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 61/100 | fairly sunny (6.1 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 9.8°C / low 1.6°C, 69.6 mm rain, 6.1 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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