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Shanghai in October

A great time to visit. The best months for Shanghai are April, May, October and November. In October, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
23°C
Rainfall
37 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In October, Shanghai is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 23°C with about 37mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Shanghai in October

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Jin Jiang Tower
Jin Jiang Tower is a 43-floor hotel in Shanghai, China. The hotel is owned and operated by Shanghai Jinjiang Capital Co., Ltd., a subsidiary company of Jin Jiang International Co.,
Shanghai Jinjiang Hotel
Shanghai Jinjiang Hotel (上海锦江饭店) is a for-profit hotel in Huangpu, Shanghai, China. The hotel is operated by Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Middle Huaihai Road station
Middle Huaihai Road is a station on Line 13 of the Shanghai Metro. This station is located on Ruijin 1st Road. The station opened on December 19, 2015 as part of the extension to L
Saint Nicholas' Church, Shanghai
St Nicholas Church was a Russian Orthodox Church in the former French Concession of Shanghai at 16 rue Corneille, now known as Gāolán Lù. Formerly the building was home to a French
Former Residence of Sun Yat-Sen (Shanghai)
The Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen, located at 7 Xiangshan Road in the French Concession area of Shanghai, China, near Fuxing Park to the east, was the residence of the Chinese re
Fuxing Park
Fuxing Park is located in the former French Concession of Shanghai, China, in Luwan District near Nanchang Road; the main entrance is at the cross street of Fuxingzhong Road and Ch

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Shanghai in October: FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Shanghai?+

A great time to visit. Shanghai's best months are generally April, May, October and November.

What is the weather like in Shanghai in October?+

Expect average temperatures around 23°C. Rainfall averages about 37mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Shanghai in October?+

Based on the typical October weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Shanghai in October?+

Popular things to do include Jin Jiang Tower, Shanghai Jinjiang Hotel, Middle Huaihai Road station and Saint Nicholas' Church, Shanghai. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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