If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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See what other customers who have flown with Thai Airways,China Southern, andChina Eastern to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Thai Airways

7.9

Good

427 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Thayawat,Sep 2026

SIN - BKK

Entertainment system was improved. I could not get my preferred Isle seat this time.

Thai Airways

7.9

Good

427 reviews

Thai Airways

7.9

Good

427 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Thayawat,Sep 2026

SIN - BKK

Entertainment system was improved. I could not get my preferred Isle seat this time.

China Southern

7.4

Good

174 reviews

Thai Airways

7.9

Good

427 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Thayawat,Sep 2026

SIN - BKK

Entertainment system was improved. I could not get my preferred Isle seat this time.

China Eastern

7.3

Good

244 reviews

Thai Airways

7.9

Good

427 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Thayawat,Sep 2026

SIN - BKK

Entertainment system was improved. I could not get my preferred Isle seat this time.

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