Weather in Shanghai in October
In an average October, Shanghai sees a daily high around 24°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°C to 27°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 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
2022-10-03
Lowest
13°C
1981-10-23
Low
Highest
26°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
4°C
1986-10-30
Feels-like
Highest
56°C
2022-10-03
Lowest
-1°C
1981-10-23
Humidity
Highest
24.3 g/m³
2025-10-06
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
1986-10-29
Wind
Highest
70 km/h
2019-10-01
Lowest
4 km/h
1985-10-23
Precip
Wettest
253 mm
2016
Driest
6 mm
1992
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