Weather in Shanghai, China in October
In an average October, Shanghai sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 26°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 20°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
12°C
1981-10-23
Low
Highest
26°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
6°C
1981-10-24
Feels-like
Highest
38°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
1°C
1981-10-23
Humidity
Highest
23.8 g/m³
2025-10-06
Lowest
4.0 g/m³
1981-10-23
Wind
Highest
44 km/h
2007-10-08
Lowest
6 km/h
1990-10-03
Gust
Highest
78 km/h
1994-10-11
Lowest
13 km/h
1990-10-19
Precip
Wettest
267 mm
1983
Driest
2 mm
1992
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