Weather in Shanghai in October
In an average October, Shanghai sees a daily high around 23°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 12°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
36°C
2022-10-03
Lowest
12°C
1981-10-23
Low
Highest
27°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
4°C
1986-10-29
Feels-like
Highest
57°C
2022-10-03
Lowest
0°C
1981-10-23
Humidity
Highest
25.0 g/m³
2025-10-05
Lowest
4.8 g/m³
1981-10-23
Wind
Highest
40 km/h
2018-10-05
Lowest
4 km/h
2005-10-16
Gust
Highest
74 km/h
2007-10-08
Lowest
13 km/h
2019-10-27
Precip
Wettest
277 mm
1983
Driest
4 mm
1992
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