01Weather
Shanghai weather in November
Afternoons in November average 18.8 °C (66 °F) and nights cool to 11.5 °C (53 °F). The month brings about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with October it is 5.2 °C cooler; December is 6.7 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical November | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 23 °C / 73 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 13 °C / 55 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 6 °C / 43 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.1 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 34 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest November day 2016–2025 | 30.0 °C / 1.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November | 06:09 | 17:05 | 10.9 h |
| 15 November | 06:21 | 16:55 | 10.6 h |
| 30 November | 06:34 | 16:51 | 10.3 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 36 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Shanghai).
03Crowds
How busy Shanghai is in November
busy The main sights are busy in November. What drives it:
- China International Import Expo
- mild, dry days
- Singles' Day shopping
04Public holidays
Public holidays in November 2026
No public holidays in China fall in November, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Shanghai in November
Every year in November
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| China International Import Expo | early November, NECC | fair |
| Shanghai Marathon | late November | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for Shanghai in November
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
November is mild, dry and often sunny, with afternoons around 17 °C, gingko turning gold along the former French Concession streets and the Import Expo filling hotels for a week early in the month. The Marathon falls late in the month, closing the Bund for a morning. It is among the most comfortable months of the year. Rain falls on about eight days.
The West Bund Art and Design fair and the Art021 fair bring the art world in the second week. The Singles' Day sales on 11 November fill the malls. Hotel rates are moderate outside Expo week. Daylight ends before five by month-end. For the cold, grey month with the Christmas lights and the Bund countdown, see December.
09Compare
Shanghai month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 °C | 3 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 11 °C | 4 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| March | 17 °C | 8 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 22 °C | 14 °C | 11 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 26 °C | 18 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| June | 29 °C | 22 °C | 15 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 34 °C | 27 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 34 °C | 27 °C | 14 | – | busy | Mixed |
| September | 30 °C | 23 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 24 °C | 17 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| November | 19 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| December | 12 °C | 5 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about November? See the best time to visit Shanghai.
10Elsewhere
November in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul in November | 13 °C | – |
| Beijing in November | 12 °C | 2 |
| Kyoto in November | 18 °C | 7 |
| Tokyo in November | 17 °C | 8 |
| Bangkok in November | 33 °C | – |
| Singapore in November | 31 °C | 18 |
11FAQ
Shanghai in November: your questions
Is November a good time to visit Shanghai?
November is a good month to visit Shanghai. Daytime highs average 19 °C (66 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Shanghai in November?
Expect mild days around 19 °C (66 °F) and nights near 12 °C (53 °F). One November in ten brings afternoons above 23 °C, and one in ten stays below 13 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in November?
November brings about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Shanghai standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 34 percent.
What should I wear in Shanghai in November?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Shanghai crowded in November?
The main sights are busy in November. Main drivers: China International Import Expo; mild, dry days; Singles' Day shopping.
What time does it get dark in Shanghai in November?
Around the middle of November the sun sets at about 16:55 and rises at 06:21, giving 10.6 hours of daylight.