Month guide · Shanghai · China
Shanghai in July
What July is really like in Shanghai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bert van Loo, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Hot and very humid, often above 35°C; sightsee early and late and spend midday in museums and malls.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Shanghai: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:00
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:00
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
Summer (June–August). Plum rains in June, then heat and humidity with highs often above 32°C and occasional typhoons; plan indoor sights for midday.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Summer school holidays — busy family attractions (July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · The Bund and People's Square
Huangpu River cruise
For a cheap version, take the public ferry between the Bund side and Lujiazui; it crosses in a few minutes for a couple of yuan.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
- Iconic
Theme park · Pudong
Shanghai Disneyland
Opened in 2016, the park has the largest Disney castle and a Zootopia land, with many rides adapted for Chinese audiences.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Former French Concession
Former French Concession walk
Start at Wukang Mansion and finish at Fuxing Park; autumn, when the plane trees turn yellow, is the best season.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Couples
- Food
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Xintiandi and Tianzifang
Xintiandi
Xintiandi is a pedestrian block of restored shikumen stone-gate houses south of Huaihai Road, now restaurants, bars and shops.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 26°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Shanghai?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Shanghai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Shanghai?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and very humid, often above 35°C; sightsee early and late and spend midday in museums and malls.
+How warm is Shanghai in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in July?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.