Jade Buddha Temple
Religious Site Buddhist temple in Shanghai housing jade Buddha
Buddhist temple in Shanghai housing notable jade Buddha statues and traditional altar halls; visitors come for religious observance, architecture and nearby streetside food and tea stalls.
How to Get to Jade Buddha Temple #
Nearest metro stations are Shanghai Railway Station (Line 1/3/4) and Jing’an Temple (Line 2/7); from either station it is a short taxi ride or a 20-30 minute walk.
Tips for Visiting Jade Buddha Temple #
- Arrive early to see the main halls with fewer crowds-weekdays are notably quieter than weekends.
- Respect temple etiquette: remove shoes where requested, and maintain silence inside prayer spaces.
- Check for special ceremonies; the temple's schedule sometimes includes chanting sessions open to visitors.
Best Time to Visit Jade Buddha Temple #
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable periods for visiting temple sites in Shanghai.
Weather & Climate near Jade Buddha Temple #
Jade Buddha Temple's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1099 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.