Shanghai, the eighth largest city of the world is also the largest city in China. The Shanghai weather plays an important role in the lives of the locals. Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate, which is heavily influenced by the monsoons and experiences four distinct seasons. The average temperature of Shanghai hovers at around 15.7 degrees Celsius. Temperature varies widely from -10 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius.
The months of July and August are the hottest, recording an average high of 32 degrees. In spite of being hot and humid, summer is the peak season for tourism. Summers experience torrential rain quite frequently.
In winter, cold northerly winds from Siberia can cause nighttime temperatures to drop below freezing, and although not usually associated with snow, the city can receive one or two days of snowfall per year. In contrast, and in spite of being the peak tourist season, summer in Shanghai is very warm and humid, with occasional downpours or freak thunderstorms. The city is also susceptible to typhoons, none of which in recent years has caused considerable damage. The most pleasant seasons are spring, although changeable, and autumn, which is generally sunny and dry. Shanghai experiences on average 1,878 hours of sunshine per year, with the hottest temperature ever recorded at 40 °C (104 °F), and the lowest at ?12 °C (10 °F). The average number of rainy days is 112 per year, with the wettest month being June. The average frost-free period is 276 days. Often during a year, the city experiences a few s