Weather in Shanghai for October 2026
Until now, October 2026 in Shanghai has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 23.6 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.3 °C).
The forecast for the upcoming days in Shanghai predicts a temperature of 24 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Shanghai at the beginning of October is 25.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 22.1 °C by the end of October.
Shanghai experiences moderate rainfall in October, with an average of 7 rainy days and a total precipitation of 54.1 mm.
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Temperatures trend during October in Shanghai
October weather in Shanghai day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct. |  Light rain | 27° /21° | 3.3 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Oct. |  Patchy rain possible | 28° /21° | 1.8 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Oct. | Light rain | 26° /21° | 3.2 mm | 6 | |
| 4 Oct. | Light rain | 26° /20° | 2.7 mm | 5 | |
| 5 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /20° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 6 Oct. | Light rain | 25° /20° | 2.6 mm | 6 | |
| 7 Oct. | Light rain | 24° /18° | 3.9 mm | 5 | |
| 8 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /19° | 0.9 mm | 5 | |
| 9 Oct. |  Overcast | 25° /19° | 0.4 mm | 5 | |
| 10 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /19° | 1.7 mm | 5 | |
| 11 Oct. | Overcast | 25° /18° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 12 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /19° | 1 mm | 6 | |
| 13 Oct. | Light rain | 26° /20° | 3.1 mm | 5 | |
| 14 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /19° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 15 Oct. | Light rain | 25° /19° | 6.5 mm | 5 | |
| 16 Oct. | Light rain | 24° /18° | 5.1 mm | 5 | |
| 17 Oct. | Overcast | 24° /18° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 18 Oct. | Light rain | 24° /17° | 4.1 mm | 5 | |
| 19 Oct. | Overcast | 22° /16° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| 20 Oct. | Light rain | 21° /16° | 4.8 mm | 4 | |
| 21 Oct. | Light rain | 21° /15° | 2.9 mm | 5 | |
| 22 Oct. |  Partly cloudy | 22° /15° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 23 Oct. | Light rain | 21° /15° | 6 mm | 5 | |
| 24 Oct. | Light rain | 22° /16° | 6.9 mm | 5 | |
| 25 Oct. | Overcast | 22° /16° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 26 Oct. | Overcast | 23° /17° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 27 Oct. | Light rain | 21° /16° | 3 mm | 5 | |
| 28 Oct. |  Sunny | 21° /15° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 29 Oct. |  Smoky haze | 24° /16° | 0.9 mm | 2.7 | |
| 30 Oct. | Smoky haze | 24° /15° | 0 mm | 4.8 | |
| 31 Oct. | Smoky haze | 24° /14° | 0 mm | 5.1 | |
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Shanghai weather in October vs September vs November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Sunny |
| Temperatures | 29°/23° | 24°/18° | 18°/13° |
| Rainfall | 163 mm | 54 mm | 72 mm |
| Wind | 16.3 km/h | 16 km/h | 16.2 km/h |
| Humidity | 76% | 67% | 57% |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 7 days | 7 days |
| Dry days | 17 days | 24 days | 23 days |
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Shanghai in October - FAQ
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What to pack to Shanghai in October?
Mild · highs around 24 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Shanghai in October, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Shanghai, during October, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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