Guangzhou vs Shanghai in October

Shanghai is the better pick in October — 84 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, a little rain, muggy air, while Guangzhou is hot, rainy, poor air quality.

Guangzhou vs ShanghaiOctober climate, side by side

GuangzhouShanghai
Comfort score70/100 (B)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high31°C24°C
Avg high / low28° / 21°23° / 17°
Rainfall96 mm73 mm
Rainy days108
Humidity73%76%
Air quality (AQI)10296

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Guangzhou vs Shanghai in October — FAQ

Is October better in Guangzhou or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in October — 84 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, a little rain, muggy air, while Guangzhou is hot, rainy, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shanghai in October?
In October, Guangzhou averages 28°C high / 21°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 23°C high / 17°C low with about 73 mm.