Weather in Shanghai in September
In an average September, Shanghai sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 22°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 22°C |
| Typical low range | 18°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
September records
The most extreme September on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total September accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
1995-09-07
Lowest
19°C
1982-09-27
Low
Highest
28°C
1995-09-02
Lowest
11°C
2012-09-30
Feels-like
Highest
62°C
1995-09-07
Lowest
11°C
2012-09-30
Humidity
Highest
26.7 g/m³
2025-09-08
Lowest
8.6 g/m³
1987-09-26
Wind
Highest
49 km/h
2005-09-11
Lowest
6 km/h
2023-09-15
Gust
Highest
99 km/h
2005-09-11
Lowest
13 km/h
1997-09-04
Precip
Wettest
308 mm
1983
Driest
23 mm
1995
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