Weather for Shanghai in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +73°F during the day, and approximately 12 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 10 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 66 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shanghai has good weather in October.
Average temperature in Shanghai in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shanghai for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +77°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +52°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +81°F.
Is Shanghai warm or cold in October?
Shanghai is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +72°F to +61°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Shanghai:
Climate in Shanghai in October
Shanghai weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+73°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+55°F
+41°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+100°F
+95°F
+84°F
Rainfall
127 mm
66 mm
53 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
76%
73%
72%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1018 HPa
1022 HPa
Sunny days
6
12
13
Cloudy days
7
9
8
Rainy days
15
10
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
October often has better weather than September.It’s getting colder in October. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 127 mm to 66 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%.Winds are calmer in comparison to September, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 6 to 12.
November brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Shanghai in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Shanghai is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Shanghai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 11 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Shanghai wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 262 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Shanghai?
This is the weather in Shanghai in October 2023:
1 October
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+81°F
2 October
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+79°F
3 October
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+76°F
4 October
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+78°F
5 October
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+75°F
6 October
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+75°F
7 October
🌧️
+75°F
8 October
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+75°F
9 October
☀️
+75°F
10 October
☀️
+75°F
11 October
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+75°F
12 October
🌧️
+75°F
13 October
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+67°F
14 October
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+75°F
15 October
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+78°F
16 October
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+78°F
17 October
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+78°F
18 October
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+79°F
19 October
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+83°F
20 October
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+69°F
21 October
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+72°F
22 October
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+73°F
23 October
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+77°F
24 October
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+80°F
25 October
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+78°F
26 October
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+80°F
27 October
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+75°F
28 October
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+75°F
29 October
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+76°F
30 October
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+77°F
31 October
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+80°F
In October 2023 Shanghai had 28 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Shanghai climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Shanghai in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+65°F) and the highest in 2016 (+72°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 716 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 3129 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai in October:
Is October a good time to visit Shanghai?
October is a really good time to go to Shanghai. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Shanghai.
Can you sunbathe in Shanghai in October?
October is warm in Shanghai. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Shanghai rainy in October?
Shanghai is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shanghai in October?
The amount of sunny days in Shanghai during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shanghai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.