5-day weather forecast Shanghai Sep 21, 2026

27°21–28° · Patchy rain possible

Weather forecast Shanghai today Sep 21, 2026: sunny, temperature from 21 °C to 28 °C.

Precipitation probability 13%. Wind up to 4.11 m/s (gusts 6.25 m/s). Air humidity 55–83%, atmospheric pressure 760–761 mm Hg, UV index up to 7.

Sunrise 05:41
Sunset 17:52
Waxing Gibbous82% illuminated
Moonrise 15:02 · Moonset 00:29
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Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Forecast from 21 °C to 28 °C and precipitation

Temperature & Precipitation
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Temperature (°C)222222222221212324252627282828282726252424242323
Precipitation (mm/hr)0000000000.010.010.020.020.030.030.010.010000000

Cloud cover and precipitation probability

Cloud cover & Rain chance
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Cloud cover (%)00000015073767372716987732775278355
Rain chance (%)77899101096121211101010121161375678

Wind speed and direction

Wind & Wind gust
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Wind (m/s)1.611.611.811.891.892.111.52.192.893.193.393.193.193.53.53.694.113.893.693.613.112.812.311.89
Wind gust (m/s)3.923.533.924.614.815.394.4255.224.894.814.534.224.314.424.314.534.695.896.116.116.255.615
Wind direction (°)NNW 348°NNW 347°NNW 345°N 351°N 352°NNW 347°NNW 348°NNW 342°N 352°N 3°N 6°N 5°NNE 12°NNE 15°NNE 20°NNE 25°NNE 27°NNE 26°NNE 29°NNE 22°NNE 25°NNE 22°NNE 13°N 4°

Air humidity

Humidity
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Humidity (%)747678798182837871666359565557586165696868717375

Atmospheric pressure

Pressure
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Pressure (mm Hg)761761761761761761761761761761761761761761760760760760761761761761761761

Ultraviolet index

UV Index
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
UV Index00000000.41.43.25.26.8763.62.11.10.3000000

Air quality & pollen

Air quality
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
PM2.5 (µg/m³)42.842.540.737.634.232.737.441.835.230.730.431.233.233.833.833.333.133.837.339.942.144.145.546.2
PM10 (µg/m³)47.546.944.841.437.836.140.645.140.239.842.144.146.847.145.843.541.841.24446.850.352.253.854.5
Ozone (O₃) (µg/m³)352721151112193046711001231351411421361251131029181746864
NO₂ (µg/m³)75.880.384.288.191.391.186.177.867.352.936.524.620.220.423.329.638.546.251.154.757.660.362.362.8
SO₂ (µg/m³)14.915.716.617.618.719.620.521.321.319.917.816.516.717.618.519.520.520.819.818.116.314.612.911.4
CO (µg/m³)521609679730763757686576483425383358356370384394403409408403399397396404
Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Frequently asked questions about the 5-day weather in Shanghai

What will the weather be like in Shanghai over the next 5 days?

Over the next 5 days in Shanghai the temperature is expected to range from about 21 to 29 °C. See the detailed hourly forecast for each of the 5 days in the charts above.

On which of the next 5 days will it rain in Shanghai?

The chance of rain in Shanghai over the next 5 days reaches 25%. Check the 5-day precipitation chart above to see exactly which days and hours bring rain.

How accurate is the 5-day weather forecast for Shanghai?

A 5-day forecast is fairly reliable: the first 2–3 days are usually very accurate, while days 4–5 may be refined. The data is updated several times a day, so check back before important plans.

Which of the next 5 days in Shanghai will be the warmest and which the coolest?

Over the next 5 days the temperature in Shanghai ranges from about 21 to 29 °C. Compare the warmest and coolest day on the temperature chart above.

Will it be windy in Shanghai over the next 5 days?

Over the next 5 days the wind in Shanghai picks up to 5 m/s. The windiest days are easy to spot on the wind chart above.

Which day of the week in Shanghai is best for a walk or a trip?

For a walk or a trip, pick the days with the lowest chance of rain (up to 25%) and light wind — easy to compare on the 5-day charts above.

How can I best use the 5-day forecast for Shanghai?

The first 2–3 days are reliable enough for firm decisions, while days 4–5 are a guide that sharpens as they approach. The forecast is updated several times a day, so check again before important plans.

Will I need an umbrella or sunscreen in Shanghai this week?

Rain reaches a 25% chance across the next 5 days, so pack something waterproof for the wettest of them — the daily strip above shows which. Today’s UV index peaks at 7; sunscreen is worth it from about 3 upwards.

Shanghai on the map

Data Sources & Methodology

Our weather forecasts are powered by a professional weather data provider that aggregates data from national weather services, satellite observations, radar networks, and over 80,000 weather stations worldwide. Forecast data is updated multiple times daily. We convert raw data into clear summaries — wind speed in m/s, pressure in mmHg — so you can plan your day with confidence.