Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Shanghai, Shanghai, China in October
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
58mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shanghai, Shanghai, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October22°C average high
October is close to Shanghai's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October58mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Shanghai's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5.3 hours average sun
October is below Shanghai's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October22°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October54 weather score
October scores above Shanghai's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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