Shanghai weather in November
Shanghai in November averages 14°C (58°F), 53 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Shanghai, November is the fifth coldest, the second driest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (58°F)
11–18°C · 51–64°F
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.3 h
hours per day
What is Shanghai like in November?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Shanghai in November?
A light rain jacket
About 53 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (51°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Shanghai is 5.6°C cooler than October and 11 mm drier than it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
November in Shanghai is 6°C warmer than December and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (47°F).
Daylight in Shanghai in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 10 hours 34 minutes in Shanghai, rising about 06:21 and setting about 16:55 local time.
November ends 39 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 36 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Shanghai
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Shanghai
What to read before you book.
Shanghai weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 69 mm |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 65 mm |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 88 mm |
| April | 16°C / 62°F | 72 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 84 mm |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 192 mm |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 151 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 216 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 97 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 64 mm |
| November | 14°C / 58°F | 53 mm |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 43 mm |
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FAQs about Shanghai in November
November climate averages for Shanghai, 1991–2020.
Shanghai averages 14°C (58°F) in November, ranging from about 11°C (51°F) at night to 18°C (64°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 53 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 14°C (58°F) against 8°C (47°F) in December — 6°C warmer.
November is 5.6°C cooler than October, and 11 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to June; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 34 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 14 hours 10 minutes in June and 10 hours 8 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:21 and sunset about 16:55 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 39 minutes shorter than it starts.
