Shanghai weather in October (Shanghai Area, China)

Planning a trip to Shanghai in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Shanghai, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Shanghai in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. October typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and June tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shanghai climate page with graphs.

 

Shanghai, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in October

Find out more about the weather in China in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Shanghai in October?

For visitors traveling to Shanghai, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shanghai.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.