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Climate and Clothing
Detailed information about the Average, Maximun and Minimum Temperatures and the rainfall in Shanghai.
| Average Data | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June |
| Average High (F) | 45/48 | 46/50 | 54/58 | 65/68 | 74/78 | 80/84 |
| Average High (C) | 7/9 | 8/10 | 12/14 | 18/20 | 23/25 | 27/29 |
| Average Low (F) | 31/34 | 33/36 | 39/43 | 49/52 | 58/62 | 66/70 |
| Average Low (C) | -1/1 | 0/2 | 4/6 | 9/11 | 14/16 | 19/21 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8/1.9 | 2.4/2.5 | 3.3/3.4 | 3.6/3.7 | 4.3/4.4 | 6.4/6.5 |
| Rain (mm) | 45/50 | 60/65 | 80/85 | 90/95 | 110/115 | 160/165 |
| Average Data | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June |
| Average High (F) | 88/92 | 88/92 | 81/84 | 72/76 | 61/65 | 50/54 |
| Average High (C) | 31/33 | 31/33 | 27/29 | 22/24 | 16/18 | 10/12 |
| Average Low (F) | 74/78 | 74/78 | 67/70 | 56/60 | 46/49 | 35/39 |
| Average Low (C) | 23/25 | 23/25 | 19/21 | 13/15 | 8/10 | 2/4 |
| Rain (in) | 5.5/5.6 | 5.6/5.7 | <0.1 | 2.2/2.3 | 2.0/2.1 | 1.5/1.6 |
| Rain (mm) | 140/145 | 140/145 | <5 | 55/60 | 50/55 | 40/45 |
Currency
RMB, the Chinese currency, is issued by the state bank, the People's Bank of China.
The standard unit of the RMB is Yuan, with Jiao and fen as the subsidiary units. Thus one Yuan equals ten Jiao and one Jiao equals ten fen. Yuan, Jiao and fen are issued both in bills of exchange and coins. RMB features the following denominations: one, two, five, ten, fifty and a hundred Yuan; one, two, and five Jiao; and one, two and five fen. The abbreviation for Renminbi is RMB.
Conversion services are available in China for all major currencies and money can be changed at hotels or banks throughout the country.
The following foreign credit cards are accepted in China:
1) MasterCard
2) Visa
3) American Express
4) JCB
5) Diners
Electricity Supply
Electricity supply in China is 220 volts, but sockets with adaptors are available in the washrooms of many luxury and medium-grade hotels.
Shopping for Souvenirs
Shopping in China is getting more convenient. For those who are staying for more than just a few days, favoured brands of daily necessities can be found in most large department stores and shopping malls. Western retail companies have established outlets in major cities in China which carry both domestic and imported goods. Your local tour guides or hosts are the best help when bargaining. They will prove essential in finding the best goods and bringing the prices down!
Taxis
China enjoys adequate taxi services. In most cities, taxis tend to be small local-made cars painted in either red or yellow. In large cities, there are luxurious sedans at a higher rate. Taxi fares vary from city to city but they are always clearly marked on the taxi window.
Most taxi drivers do not understand much English, although those in tourist cities are encouraged to learn and speak some simple English. Non-Chinese speaking visitors are advised to have their destination written down in Chinese to the cab driver.
Visas
The Chinese Government issues different types of visas according to the purpose of the visitors. Foreigners wishing to travel to China should apply to a local Chinese embassy or consulate for tourist visas.
Drinking Water
Not all the tap water in China is potable, but bottled mineral water is readily available for sale.