What November feels like in Shanghai
In Shanghai, November brings late autumn. Afternoons are cool, pleasant for walking as long as you keep a layer on. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights are cool and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Damp air makes the cold feel rawer than the numbers alone suggest.
Rain in Shanghai in November
Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 4. Wet days average about 8.1 mm (0.3 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. Across the year Shanghai averages about 10.1 mm per rainy day, so November is typical.
Daylight and sunshine in November
In mid-November, sunrise is at about 6:21 am and sunset at about 4:57 pm (local time) — 10 h 36 min of daylight. Evenings are drawing in — 52 min less daylight than mid-October. About 61% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.
How November compares to the rest of the year
In Shanghai's temperature order, November sits as the 5th coolest month. Afternoons run 5.3°C (9.5°F) cooler than in October, with 1 mm more rain. The cooling trend carries on into December. December averages a high of 11°C (51.8°F).
Who November suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
- Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.
Tips for visiting Shanghai in November
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light waterproof jacket.
Light Jacket
A light jacket or knit layer is enough for most of the day.
Quick questions
How warm is Shanghai in November?
Afternoons average 17.6°C (63.7°F) and nights about 10.4°C (50.7°F) — cool by most people's standards. It is the 5th coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in November?
It does: about 8 rainy days bring roughly 65 mm, so plan some indoor options.
What should I wear in Shanghai in November?
The numbers point to rain protection and a light jacket. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is November or December better for visiting Shanghai?
November scores better on our climate ranking (#4 of 12 vs #8), rated Good against Fair. December is cooler and has fewer rainy days.