Best Place to Visit in Different Seasons in Shanghai

Shanghai has a mild and humid climate, with shorter spring and autumn, longer winter and summer. Due to the special weather, we can choose to visit different places in different seasons.

Best time to visit Shanghai is spring and autumn. Flowers bloom in spring, having many natural colors around the whole city. The maple leaves turn red in autumn, which is also the best time to taste hairy crabs.

SeasonTemperaturePlaces to visit

Spring

(Mid Feb. to April)Min Temperature (°C)2Guyi Garden, Fangta Garden, Botanical Park, Haiwan Forest Park, Dongping National Forest Park, Gucun Park, Sheshan National Forest Park, Safari Park, Dianshan Lake, Pearl Lake , Century Park, Disneyland Park

Max Temperature (°C)19

Summer

(May to Aug.)Min Temperature (°C)16Yu Garden, Guyi Garden, Dino Beach, Playa Maya, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, Chongming Dongtan Nature Reserve, Fangta Garden, Disneyland Park

Max Temperature (°C)35

Autumn

(Sept. to Oct.)Min Temperature (°C)19Haiwan Forest Park, Nanxiang, Jingui Island Fishing Village, Wendao Garden, Jinshan Yuzui Village, Sheshan, Century Park, Botanical Park, Disneyland Park

Max Temperature (°C)33

Winter

(Nov. to mid Feb.)Min Temperature (°C)0Yu Garden, Century Park, City God Temple, Guyi Garden, Botanical Park, Gucun Park, Chongming Dongtan Nature Reserve, Dongping National Forest Park, Sun Island Hot Springs, Disneyland Park

Max Temperature(°C)22

Spring (Mid Feb. to April)

Spring normally starts from mid Feb till the end of April. In spring, the average temperature is about 2 °C to 19 °C. Flowers bloom in spring, having many natural colors. In cold weather, it's a great idea go to the surrounding parks. Breath the fresh air and enjoy the bloom flowers. Recommend Shanghai city sightseeing one day tour for you refereence.

Summer (May to Aug.)

Summer normally starts from May till the end of August. The average temperature is about 16 °C to 35 °C. Hot weather often occurs, and the majority of precipitation falls in those months. Due to the hot weather, indoor attractions are recommended.

Autumn (Sept. to Oct.)

Autumn normally starts from September till the end of October. In autumn, the average temperature is about 19 °C to 33 °C. Autumn is one of the best seasons of the year travel in Shanghai. It’s quite short but scenery is great.

Winter (Nov. to mid Feb.)

Winter normally starts from November till the end of February. In winter, the average temperature is about 0 °C to 20 °C. Shanghai is continental maritime climate. Although the temperature is not low in winter, it still snows every year.