Shanghai, Climate

The city's maritime location fosters a mild climate characterized by minimal seasonal contrast. The average annual temperature is about 58� F (14� C); the July maximum averages about 80� F (27� C), and the average January minimum is about 37� F (3� C). About 45 inches (1,140 millimetres) of precipitation fall annually, with the heaviest rainfall in June and the lightest in December.