Rain early in Shanghai today; Guangzhou cloudy with rain, Beijing sunny, Chengdu overcast

Rain in Shanghai this morning; high chance of precipitation in Guangzhou

Rain is forecast to give way to cloudy skies in Shanghai today, with a 70% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of precipitation for the day. The low is 19°C and the high is 22°C. Rain is forecast at 6:00, with a 90% chance of precipitation and 1.0 mm of precipitation; skies are forecast to be cloudy at 9:00, also with a 90% chance. The chance of precipitation is 40% at both 12:00 and 15:00, and skies are forecast to be clear at 21:00. Those heading out in the morning can bring rain gear.

Guangzhou is forecast to be cloudy with occasional rain today, with a 70% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of precipitation for the day. The low is 26°C and the high is 31°C. The chance of precipitation is 90% at 6:00, 12:00 and 18:00. Those heading out can carry an umbrella.

Mostly sunny and dry in Beijing; 40% chance of precipitation in overcast Chengdu

Beijing is forecast to be sunny today, with a low of 13°C, a high of 22°C and a 10% chance of precipitation. At 6:00, the temperature is forecast to be 14°C with partly cloudy skies; at 9:00, 18°C and sunny; at 12:00, 21°C; at 18:00, 19°C; and at 21:00, 15°C and sunny. Wind speed in Beijing is 6 m/s today and 5 m/s at 15:00. The clothing index recommends wearing long sleeves.

Chengdu is forecast to be overcast today, with a low of 19°C, a high of 23°C, a 40% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of precipitation for the day. The forecast temperatures are 20°C at 6:00, 20°C at 9:00, 22°C at 12:00, 23°C at 15:00 and 19°C at 21:00. Wind speed is 1 m/s at 15:00.

Air quality and lifestyle indices: poor in Chengdu, high heat-stress index in Guangzhou

For air quality, Beijing's daily rating is light pollution. The forecasts for 6:00, 9:00, 12:00 and 15:00 are all excellent, and the 18:00 rating is good. Chengdu's daily rating is moderate pollution, as is its 9:00 forecast. Shanghai's daily rating is good, while Guangzhou's is light pollution; air quality in both cities is forecast to be good at 6:00.

For lifestyle indices, Guangzhou's activity index is poor, its WBGT heat-stress index is at the severe alert level, and its driving index indicates no significant concerns. Shanghai's activity index is slightly unfavorable and its driving index is good. Beijing's activity and driving indices are both excellent.