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Shanghai in November
Shanghai cools off: highs slip to 63°F (17°C), from 73°F in October, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
At 86/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are mild at around 63°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 49°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (71 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November is one of Shanghai's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by December, the score drops to 68/100.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in October to 86/100.
- Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Shanghai in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
Deck on the 118th floor of China's tallest building.
Shanghai Museum
Bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and jade at People's Square, with a newer East branch in Pudong.
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Canal town with stone bridges and old houses on Shanghai's western edge.
Why now November scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Yang's Fried Dumplings
Local chain known for shengjian bao, pan-fried pork buns with crisp bottoms.
Tianzifang
Maze of shikumen lane houses filled with small shops and studios.
Why now Highs near 63°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Shanghai in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Shanghai?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Shanghai in November?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in November?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.6 in (1286 mm).
What should I pack for Shanghai in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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