The climate in Shanghai during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shanghai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 22.1°C 71.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 14.6°C 58.2°F |
Average temperature | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 58 mm 2.3 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 22°C 71.6°F |
Humidity | 77% |
Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Shanghai with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Shanghai in October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
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Driest month: | December | 37mm 1.5ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 8.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 7.2°C 45°F |
Wettest month: | June | 159mm 6.3ins |