In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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Round-trip from	£491
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Average price	£559

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STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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STN London Stansted - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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STN London Stansted - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Shanghai Pu Dong

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STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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STN London Stansted - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 75 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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About 27% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 75 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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