November · China
Best time to visit Shanghai in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shanghai in November
Average temperature 15°C, 118 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
6.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
November in Shanghai scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bund nights, gardens, and riverfront walks thrive in late spring through early autumn.
November in Shanghai — middling scores, decent value
November averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 118 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shanghai in November?
- In November, Shanghai averages 15°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Shanghai?
- November earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shanghai in November?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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