Shanghai weather in October
Shanghai in October averages 20°C (68°F), 64 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Shanghai, October is the sixth warmest, the third driest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (68°F)
17–23°C · 62–74°F
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
hours per day
What is Shanghai like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Shanghai in October?
A light rain jacket
About 64 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
October compared with September and November
October in Shanghai is 5.2°C cooler than September and 33 mm drier than it, which averages 25°C (77°F).
October in Shanghai is 5.6°C warmer than November and 11 mm wetter than it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
Daylight in Shanghai in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 25 minutes in Shanghai, rising about 05:56 and setting about 17:22 local time.
October ends 54 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 45 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Shanghai
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Shanghai
What to read before you book.
Shanghai weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for Shanghai, 1991–2020.
Shanghai averages 20°C (68°F) in October, ranging from about 17°C (62°F) at night to 23°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 64 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 20°C (68°F) against 14°C (58°F) in November — 5.6°C warmer.
October is 5.2°C cooler than September, and 33 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to June; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.2 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 25 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 10 minutes in June and 10 hours 8 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 05:56 and sunset about 17:22 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 54 minutes shorter than it starts.
