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Shanghai Tower

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Shanghai Tower

People's Republic of China
Best timeOct–Dec
Set inPeople's Republic of China
In season~63°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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37–90°F
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Map showing the location of Shanghai Tower
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Oct–Nov. Go in Sep, Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 51%
WarmestJul · 90°F
WettestJul
Best windowOct–Dec
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Shanghai Tower is a 128-story, 632-meter-tall (2,073-foot) megatall skyscraper located in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai. It is currently the tallest building in China, and the world's third-tallest building by height to architectural top. It was the tallest and largest LEED-CS Platinum certified building in the world from 2016 to 2025. It was also the second tallest-building in the world, from 2015 to 2021, until the completion of Merdeka 118 in Malaysia.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Dec, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Shanghai Stadium
5 mi away
Shanghai Disneyland
11 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shanghai Tower?

The best time to visit Shanghai Tower is October–December, in People's Republic of China.

Where is Shanghai Tower?

Shanghai Tower is in People's Republic of China.

What is Shanghai Tower known for?

The Shanghai Tower is a 128-story, 632-meter-tall (2,073-foot) megatall skyscraper located in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai. It is currently the tallest building in China, and the world's third-tallest building by height to architectural top. It was the tallest and largest LEED-CS Platinum certified building in the world from 2016 to 2025. It was also the second tallest-building in the world, from 2015 to 2021, until the completion of Merdeka 118 in Malaysia.

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