Shanghai · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 49°F, low 35°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
49° / 35°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
11 mph
What January feels like in Shanghai
Sunrise
06:51
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:14
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Shanghai in January
The kit for January in Shanghai: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-3° avg high
+2 rain days
Shanghai in December →
January
49°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-2° avg high
0 rain days
Shanghai in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Shanghai in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Shanghai in January?+
Average high 49°F, average low 35°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Shanghai?+
Compared to December (avg high 52°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 51°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Shanghai in January?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in January, on average.