Weather in Shanghai in October
In an average October, Shanghai sees a daily high around 23°C and a low around 17°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 26°C |
| Average low | 17°C |
| Typical low range | 14°C to 21°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
35°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
12°C
1981-10-23
Low
Highest
27°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
6°C
1981-10-23
Feels-like
Highest
56°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
1°C
1981-10-23
Humidity
Highest
25.3 g/m³
2025-10-05
Lowest
5.0 g/m³
1981-10-23
Wind
Highest
44 km/h
2007-10-08
Lowest
6 km/h
2009-10-12
Gust
Highest
78 km/h
2007-10-08
Lowest
14 km/h
1999-10-26
Precip
Wettest
271 mm
1983
Driest
3 mm
1992
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