What October feels like in Shanghai
Mid-autumn arrives in Shanghai with October. The middle of the day is pleasantly mild. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay mild and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Humidity is on the high side, but mild temperatures keep it comfortable.
Rain in Shanghai in October
Rain turns up now and then — about one day in 4. Rainy days are intense, averaging about 9.1 mm (0.4 in) — downpours rather than drizzle. The yearly figure is similar, around 10.1 mm per wet day. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in October
Mid-month, Shanghai gets 11 h 28 min of daylight, from sunrise near 5:56 am to sunset near 5:24 pm. Days are getting shorter: 56 min less daylight than in mid-September. The sun is out for roughly 67% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.
How October compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, October comes out as the 6th warmest month in Shanghai. Afternoons run 4.7°C (8.5°F) cooler than in September, with 75 mm less rain. The cooling trend carries on into November. November averages a high of 17.6°C (63.7°F).
Who October suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
- Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
Tips for visiting Shanghai in October
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light waterproof jacket.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Shanghai in October?
Expect around 22.9°C (73.2°F) in the afternoon and 16.4°C (61.5°F) at night, which most visitors would call mild.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in October?
Only moderately: roughly 7 wet days and 64 mm, usually moderate rain.
What should I wear in Shanghai in October?
The numbers point to rain protection and sunglasses. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is October or November better for visiting Shanghai?
October, clearly: it ranks #1 of 12 among Shanghai's months, against #4 for the other. November is cooler and has more rainy days.