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.

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Jade Buddha Temple
Jade Buddha Temple, 170 Anyuan Road (Anyuan Lu), Jing'an District, Shanghai, China
31.2433, 121.4403
Daily 8:00am-5:00pm (hours may vary)
Admission ~20 RMB (varies); temple donations voluntary

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.

Spring/Autumn
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 12-22°C
Comfortable weather for walking in Shanghai and visiting cultural sites.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 0-10°C
Cooler and less humid; indoor temple spaces are pleasant.

Weather & Climate near Jade Buddha Temple #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 100 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.6h daylight

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.

66 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

164 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

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