Weather in Shanghai in March
In an average March, Shanghai sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 8°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2025-03-26
Lowest
2°C
1998-03-20
Low
Highest
19°C
2025-03-26
Lowest
-4°C
1988-03-07
Feels-like
Highest
40°C
2025-03-26
Lowest
-9°C
2010-03-09
Humidity
Highest
16.5 g/m³
2015-03-31
Lowest
2.5 g/m³
1988-03-07
Wind
Highest
36 km/h
1998-03-18
Lowest
6 km/h
2005-03-27
Gust
Highest
73 km/h
2022-03-25
Lowest
14 km/h
2005-03-27
Precip
Wettest
253 mm
1992
Driest
35 mm
2011
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