March in Shanghai
Shanghai in March. One of the best months to visit Shanghai. Typical daytime highs around 61°F (16°C).
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeShanghai MuseumExplore →
The Shanghai Museum is a public municipal museum of ancient Chinese art, situated on the People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China.
02What to seePeople's SquareExplore →
People's Square is a large public square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China.
03What to seeShimao International PlazaExplore →
Shanghai Shimao Festival City, previously known as Shimao International Plaza, is a 333.3 m (1,094 ft) tall skyscraper of 60 stories in Shanghai's Huangpu District.
04What to seeShanghai Grand TheatreExplore →
The Shanghai Grand Theatre is a complex located at the intersection of Renmin Avenue and Huangpi North Road in the northern part of the People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai.
05What to seeYu GardenExplore →
Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden is an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai at Huangpu District, Shanghai.
East Nanjing Road at night, Shanghai
Nanpu Bridge, sister bridge to the Yangpu Bridge, is one of the main bridges in Shanghai
Month by month
Shanghai, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
April in Shanghai
Shanghai in April. One of the best months to visit Shanghai. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
May in Shanghai
Shanghai in May. One of the best months to visit Shanghai. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
October in Shanghai
Shanghai in October. One of the best months to visit Shanghai. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
November in Shanghai
Shanghai in November. One of the best months to visit Shanghai. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Shanghai Pudong International (PVG).
Know before you go
- Walk the Bund at night for the lit-up Pudong skyline.
- Wander the French Concession's plane-tree lanes and cafes.
- Set up mobile payment, as few places take cash or foreign cards.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
The best time to visit Shanghai is Mar–May & Oct–Nov, in China.
Where is Shanghai?
Shanghai is in China. The nearest major airport is Shanghai Pudong International (PVG).
What is Shanghai known for?
A neon skyline over a colonial riverfront.