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Shanghai Weather in September

September is the end of summer and beginning of autumn in Shanghai. Due to the afterheat of summer, there will be a few hot days in early September. In mid and late September, the weather becomes cooler and cooler.

Golden osmanthus flowers are in full bloom. The comfortable breeze carrying the sweet fragrance of osmanthus is wonderful.

Evening and morning coolness comes at the end of the month. The rainfall begins to decrease in this month.

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Averages for Shanghai Weather in September

Temperature: 24°C / 75°F

High Temperature: 27°C / 81°F

Low Temperature: 21°C / 70°F

Humidity: 77%

Rainfall: 76 mm

Rainy Days:8 days

Sunrise: 05:30 ~ 05:47

Sunset: 17:41 ~ 17:17

Air Quality in September
Average AQI:44

What to Wear in Shanghai in September

The climate of early September enables you to wear summer clothes. If you come in late September, you need to bring a coat, a sweater and long trousers for temperature dips. Add clothes in the morning and the evening.

Things to Do in Shanghai in September

When you travel to Shanghai around the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls in late September, it is highly recommended to enjoy the comfortable breeze on the bund, appreciate the bright full moon, and taste the moon cakes – the traditional Chinese festival food on that day. September is also a good time to appreciate the osmanthus flowers. Osmanthus flower petals are dancing in the autumn wind, like golden snow with a sweet fragrance. You can visit the Park of Sweet Osmanthus, with ancient architectures clothed in flowing golden osmanthus.

Other Tips

Check the weather forecast before going out. Always take an umbrella with you in case of unexpected rains. If you are allergic to pollen, take allergy medications in advance. It is easy to catch a cold due to the changeable weather, so bring some cold medicine with you.

What is the temperature in Shanghai in September?

High/Low Temperatures of Shanghai in September

Temperatures Graph of Shanghai in September

Air Quality of Shanghai in September

Historical Shanghai Weather in September

Sep	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Sep	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	30.5°C / 86.9°F	24.5°C / 76.1°F	05:30 / 18:17	75
2	29.2°C / 84.6°F	24.0°C / 75.2°F	05:31 / 18:16	76
3	29.6°C / 85.3°F	23.4°C / 74.1°F	05:32 / 18:15	66
4	28.8°C / 83.8°F	24.1°C / 75.4°F	05:32 / 18:14	70
5	28.6°C / 83.5°F	23.5°C / 74.3°F	05:33 / 18:13	61
6	27.7°C / 81.9°F	22.2°C / 72.0°F	05:33 / 18:11	57
7	28.1°C / 82.6°F	20.7°C / 69.3°F	05:34 / 18:10	62
8	31.9°C / 89.4°F	24.4°C / 75.9°F	05:34 / 18:09	72
9	28.4°C / 83.1°F	22.6°C / 72.7°F	05:35 / 18:08	85
10	24.8°C / 76.6°F	22.4°C / 72.3°F	05:36 / 18:06	89
11	27.7°C / 81.9°F	23.2°C / 73.8°F	05:36 / 18:05	76
12	28.1°C / 82.6°F	23.6°C / 74.5°F	05:37 / 18:04	79
13	30.7°C / 87.3°F	23.5°C / 74.3°F	05:37 / 18:02	78
14	33.0°C / 91.4°F	25.2°C / 77.4°F	05:38 / 18:01	73
15	33.9°C / 93.0°F	25.7°C / 78.3°F	05:39 / 18:00	70
16	32.1°C / 90.0°F	23.8°C / 74.8°F	05:39 / 17:59	74
17	30.0°C / 86.0°F	24.8°C / 76.6°F	05:40 / 17:57	76
18	25.9°C / 78.6°F	20.6°C / 69.1°F	05:40 / 17:56	68
19	23.9°C / 75.0°F	18.4°C / 65.1°F	05:41 / 17:55	64
20	20.7°C / 69.3°F	16.6°C / 61.9°F	05:41 / 17:54	82
21	23.5°C / 74.3°F	16.5°C / 61.7°F	05:42 / 17:52	63
22	24.8°C / 76.6°F	16.3°C / 61.3°F	05:43 / 17:51	52
23	25.1°C / 77.2°F	14.4°C / 57.9°F	05:43 / 17:50	58
24	24.9°C / 76.8°F	14.8°C / 58.6°F	05:44 / 17:48	56
25	25.8°C / 78.4°F	20.5°C / 68.9°F	05:44 / 17:47	77
26	26.1°C / 79.0°F	21.8°C / 71.2°F	05:45 / 17:46	85
27	26.6°C / 79.9°F	22.6°C / 72.7°F	05:46 / 17:45	81
28	28.5°C / 83.3°F	23.7°C / 74.7°F	05:46 / 17:43	81
29	28.5°C / 83.3°F	22.1°C / 71.8°F	05:47 / 17:42	82
30	22.2°C / 72.0°F	19.6°C / 67.3°F	05:47 / 17:41	80