CN Shanghai · Autumn

Visit Shanghai
in November?

Shanghai in November: solid, though September remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 31.23°N 121.47°E
64°FMax temperature
28%Rainy days
8.0hSunshine / day

Shanghai weather in November

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
50°F – 64°F
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.7/10)

Should you visit Shanghai in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 28%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 64°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.0h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in November (7.1/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.

Shanghai in November by trip type

What to expect in November

Autumn in Shanghai is often underrated: 18°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Shanghai

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌫️ January36°F48°F26%0.1in7.5h4.7/10
🌫️ February37°F50°F31%0.1in7.9h4.8/10
⛅ March45°F59°F33%0.1in8.9h6.7/10
🌤️ April54°F68°F32%0.1in9.6h7.3/10
🌤️ May61°F77°F37%0.2in9.7h7.6/10
🌦️ June70°F82°F57%0.3in7.7h7.3/10
🌤️ July79°F90°F59%0.3in11.0h7.1/10
🌤️ August79°F90°F48%0.2in12.0h7.3/10
🌤️ September72°F82°F48%0.2in10.0h7.7/10
🌤️ October61°F72°F25%0.1in8.6h7.6/10
🌤️ November50°F64°F28%0.1in8.0h7.1/10
🌫️ December39°F52°F20%0.1in8.7h6.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, Shanghai averages 64°F, 28% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

November vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 7.7/10). Difference:

FAQ — Shanghai in November

Is November a good time to visit Shanghai?
November is an acceptable time for Shanghai (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (7.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Shanghai in November?
With 64°F max and 8.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

Find a place to stay in Shanghai

Find places to stay in Shanghai in November Search on Hotels.com

Activities and tours in Shanghai

Guided tours, skip-the-line tickets and local experiences. Browse activities on GetYourGuide

Find a flight to Shanghai

Compare flights from all airlines. Search flights

Similar destinations in November

Other top destinations in November

Compare destinations by weather

Explore or compare

📅 Live forecast — next 12 months

Real-time data with ECMWF seasonal corrections · updated daily

Try the weather app