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Weather

Friday Hi 11°C / 51°F Lo 7°C / 45°F

Saturday Hi 9°C / 48°F Lo 6°C / 42°F

Sunday Hi 9°C / 48°F Lo 4°C / 39°F

Monday Hi 6°C / 42°F Lo 3°C / 37°F

Tuesday Hi 7°C / 45°F Lo 1°C / 33°F

Shanghai experiences four distinct seasons, but temperature differences between the hottest part of summer and the depths of winter are extreme. In summer, temperatures can reach in the 90ºF (mid-30ºC) and the hottest months are July and August, with about 80% humidity. Most of Shanghai's rainfall occurs during this period. In winter, temperatures can drop below zero and conditions tend to be grey and dull, though no snowfall occurs. Springtime (March to June) is perhaps the best time to travel to Shanghai, with more moderate conditions than summer, although weather can be variable at this time of year. Autumn (September to November) also tends to be moderate, with sunny, dry weather, though the odd typhoon can occur between September and October.