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Shanghai in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Shanghai are April, May, October and November. In January, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
7°C
Rainfall
12 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Shanghai is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 7°C with about 12mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Shanghai in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Jin Jiang Tower
Jin Jiang Tower is a 43-floor hotel in Shanghai, China. The hotel is owned and operated by Shanghai Jinjiang Capital Co., Ltd., a subsidiary company of Jin Jiang International Co.,
Shanghai Jinjiang Hotel
Shanghai Jinjiang Hotel (上海锦江饭店) is a for-profit hotel in Huangpu, Shanghai, China. The hotel is operated by Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Middle Huaihai Road station
Middle Huaihai Road is a station on Line 13 of the Shanghai Metro. This station is located on Ruijin 1st Road. The station opened on December 19, 2015 as part of the extension to L
Saint Nicholas' Church, Shanghai
St Nicholas Church was a Russian Orthodox Church in the former French Concession of Shanghai at 16 rue Corneille, now known as Gāolán Lù. Formerly the building was home to a French
Former Residence of Sun Yat-Sen (Shanghai)
The Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen, located at 7 Xiangshan Road in the French Concession area of Shanghai, China, near Fuxing Park to the east, was the residence of the Chinese re
Fuxing Park
Fuxing Park is located in the former French Concession of Shanghai, China, in Luwan District near Nanchang Road; the main entrance is at the cross street of Fuxingzhong Road and Ch

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Shanghai in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Shanghai?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Shanghai's best months are generally April, May, October and November.

What is the weather like in Shanghai in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 7°C. Rainfall averages about 12mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What should I pack for Shanghai in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What is there to do in Shanghai in January?+

Popular things to do include Jin Jiang Tower, Shanghai Jinjiang Hotel, Middle Huaihai Road station and Saint Nicholas' Church, Shanghai. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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