Brief information about Weather of Shanghai
The city has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons.Generally,the warm spring and cool autumn are the more comfortable seasons.While summer and winter are far less pleasant.Overall,Shanghai weather is mild and moist
'Plum Rain Season'
One thing to mention is what is called the Mei-Yu Season which in English is the 'Plum Rain Season'.This lasts for about a month commencing in early summer when the plums ripen along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. During this period from mid-June to early July it is difficult to tell whether it will be wet or dry and the rainfall will often equal twenty-five per cent of the city's annual total!From late August and through the first twenty days of September,typhoons can bring heavy rain in their wake.
Shanghai Travel tips
1.Generally you will need a light coat and sweater in spring and long and short sleeved shirts in summer.In autumn, long-sleeved shirts, sweater and coat are necessary, while sweater and overcoat are appropriate in winter.
2.'Plum Rain Season' periods are best avoided by the traveler but should you decide to visit be sure to bring an umbrella.Of course,the umbrella can also be used as a protection from the strong ultraviolet radiation on the sunny days.
