Shanghai weather in October
October in Shanghai: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Shanghai · #162 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shanghai climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 96 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shanghai in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Shanghai?
- October in Shanghai: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Shanghai on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Shanghai in October?
- In October, Shanghai averages a daily high of 22.2°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 41 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shanghai in October?
- Shanghai has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 96 in October.