What to expect in October
October is the best month of the year in Shanghai. Compared to September: −6°C daytime, 23 pts fewer rainy days.
What it's like in October
Is October the right month?
The best month in Shanghai is May (7.8/10), 0.0 pt higher than October.
Our verdict
Shanghai plays its role as economic capital of modern China: futuristic Pudong skyline, colonial Bund heritage, 26 million inhabitants. May and October are my favourite months (8.0/10): 16-25°C, 25-37% rain, mild temperatures between summer heatwave and damp winter.
Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
🎟️ Activities & tours · Shanghai
GetYourGuide selection · free cancellation
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · China
🌡️ Climate
🏖️ Beach holiday
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Where is Shanghai ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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