Month guide · Shanghai · China
Shanghai in November
What November is really like in Shanghai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: 钉钉, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Shanghai. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Crisp, often clear days and golden plane trees in the French Concession; a large trade fair can push up hotel prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Shanghai: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (23°C (73°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:56
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). The most settled season: clear skies, hairy crab season and golden plane trees, apart from the very crowded Golden Week in early October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- China International Import Expo — trade fair that fills hotels (usually early November)
- Shanghai Marathon (usually late November or early December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Xintiandi and Tianzifang
Tianzifang
Explore the lanes furthest from the main Taikang Road entrance, where the shops are quieter and more interesting.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
Religious site · Jing'an
Jing'an Temple
Rebuilt with gold-roofed halls, Jing'an Temple is an active Buddhist temple squeezed between the malls and towers of West Nanjing Road.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
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Religious site · Jing'an
Jade Buddha Temple
Have a bowl of vegetarian noodles at the temple's restaurant after your visit.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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Museum · Jing'an
Shanghai Natural History Museum
Housed in a spiralling modern building in Jing'an Sculpture Park, the museum has dinosaur skeletons, a hall of African animals and hands-on displays on evolution and ecosystems.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 10°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Shanghai?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Shanghai?
It is one of the best months to visit Shanghai. Crisp, often clear days and golden plane trees in the French Concession; a large trade fair can push up hotel prices.
+How warm is Shanghai in November?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.