Shanghai Weather in November

November marks the comfortable autumn time in Shanghai. During this month, the temperature is cool most of the time, the weather of Shanghai is stable with plenty of soft sunshine and high visibility, and the city is relatively quiet with not very big crowds, so you will have a satisfying travel experience no matter where you plan to go. Moreover, November provides stunning autumn leaves to see. 

Shanghai in November

 

Visitors in Shanghai in Cool November

Overall, Shanghai in the first half of November is not cold at all, but quite mild and comfortable. On most days, the diurnal hours are perfectly warm or cool, with a temperature range of around 17-23 degrees Celsius (63-73 degrees Fahrenheit); the nocturnal hours are refreshingly cool at 13-16°C (55-61°F). Rare instances that the temperature throughout the day suddenly drops to around 5-10°C (41-50°F) may occur in some years.

Stepping into the second half month, the climate of Shanghai features cool daytime and a little chilly nighttime. Specifically, highs typically range between 10 and 20°C (50-68°F), hovering around 15°C (59°F) most of the time, while daily lows drop to around 5-10°C (41-50°F). 
 During your Shanghai trips in November, you can expect many sunny hours. On the one hand, Shanghai has 11 rainy days in November averagely, a relatively low level. On the other hand, rain this month typically lasts from a few dozen minutes to two hours, and rarely lasts all day.

In addition, even when it rains, you can usually still go out for sightseeing, because light rain and drizzle are the main forms of rainfall this month, while heavy rain and downpours are extremely rare.

Street View in Sunny November

 In November, the average humidity in Shanghai is 72%. On sunny days, the air generally feels dry and comfortable. However, on cloudy or rainy days, the damp feeling will be noticeable, and the apparent temperature will be about 2-3°C (4-5°F) lower.
 In November, the sun rises in Shanghai between approximately 06:09 and 06:33, and sets early at 16:51-17:05. Accordingly, the Bund lights up at 18:00, and Yu Garden’s opening hours for night visits advance to 18:00-21:20. Daytime shortens from around 11 hours at the beginning of the month to around 10.2 hours by the end of the month. Therefore, be sure to plan your itinerary in advance to make the most of the period from 9:00 to 16:00, when natural lighting conditions are optimal.
  Clothes for the First Half Month: Long-sleeved T-shirts or shirts plus a coat like a denim jacket, a sweatshirt jacket, or a trench coat are recommended to wear for the upper body. For the lower body, jeans and sweatpants are proper choices.

 Clothes for the Second Half Month: As the temperature drops further, you need to wear thicker clothes to keep warm. For instance, you can wear hoodies, leather jackets, plus sweatpants; shirts, 3-in-1 jackets, plus cargo pants; or thin knitwear, wool coats, plus jeans. Thin down jackets are advised to pack for cold nights.

 Shoes: Whether in the first or second half of the month, you are recommended to pack comfortable sneakers or casual shoes - November is the perfect time for exploring the city on foot.
 Trying to find a good time to visit Shanghai? November is a perfect choice, which features good weather, beautiful scenery, fewer crowds, and lower costs. Let’s be more specific:

1. As mentioned above, the temperature is cool but not yet cold most of the time, and the sky is most time clear and sunny with high visibility this month. So, no matter visiting the Yu Garden or strolling around the Bund, you will feel pleasant and see the beauty of Shanghai clearly. 
2. With no long public holidays, November is a relatively quiet time in Shanghai, when you don’t need to wait in long lines at famous attractions and won’t feel very crowded when taking the metro. Besides, the hotels are more affordable at this time.
3. November is the time when Shanghai is decorated with golden and red leaves, forming a romantic, silent, and unique atmosphere.

Yu Garden with Fewer Visitors

 1. Around mid-November each year, Shanghai’s autumn foliage reaches its peak, transforming the entire city into a colorful world. In addition to the Yu Garden, Gongqinglin Park, Century Park, and Lu Xun Park in downtown Shanghai are also highly recommended spots for enjoying the fall colors. If you visit Shanghai in late November, places like Sinan Road, Wukang Road, and West Lujiazui Road will be carpeted with golden fallen leaves, creating stunning views.

2. By the end of November, a lively Christmas atmosphere can be felt in Shanghai. For instance, Christmas trees and other festival decorations begin appearing throughout the city, and Christmas markets pop up in places like the Bund Source. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Disneyland Park hosts special Christmas events, including festival-related parades, Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, and Christmas dance performances.

3. Don’t miss Zhujiajiao in November. At this time, the water in Zhujiajiao is crystal clear, like jelly, and you can even see the swaying water plants and swimming fish clearly. Combined with the mild temperatures and fewer crowds, strolling around here is a very pleasant experience.

Zhujiajiao Water Town in Autumn

4. This is the peak season for hairy crabs, and you are highly recommended to have a try.

See also:
 Autumn in Shanghai – Weather, Clothing & Travel Tips
Where to Go in Shanghai in Autumn - 11 Best Destinations
 What to Do in Shanghai in November: 5 Places to Go

Nov	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
	High	Low
1	22.8°C / 73.0°F	14.6°C / 58.3°F	06:10 / 17:06	81
2	19.2°C / 66.6°F	18.1°C / 64.6°F	06:10 / 17:05	88
3	22.8°C / 73.0°F	18.7°C / 65.7°F	06:11 / 17:04	91
4	26.0°C / 78.8°F	21.1°C / 70.0°F	06:12 / 17:03	86
5	23.4°C / 74.1°F	20.3°C / 68.5°F	06:13 / 17:02	91
6	21.7°C / 71.1°F	19.0°C / 66.2°F	06:14 / 17:01	86
7	19.2°C / 66.6°F	17.3°C / 63.1°F	06:14 / 17:01	79
8	18.3°C / 64.9°F	16.5°C / 61.7°F	06:15 / 17:00	72
9	16.6°C / 61.9°F	14.8°C / 58.6°F	06:16 / 16:59	70
10	16.2°C / 61.2°F	12.8°C / 55.0°F	06:17 / 16:59	74
11	17.0°C / 62.6°F	10.5°C / 50.9°F	06:18 / 16:58	53
12	19.5°C / 67.1°F	6.4°C / 43.5°F	06:19 / 16:57	69
13	20.5°C / 68.9°F	9.0°C / 48.2°F	06:19 / 16:57	77
14	18.7°C / 65.7°F	12.9°C / 55.2°F	06:20 / 16:56	71
15	19.5°C / 67.1°F	14.5°C / 58.1°F	06:21 / 16:56	62
16	21.1°C / 70.0°F	16.2°C / 61.2°F	06:22 / 16:55	74
17	25.1°C / 77.2°F	18.8°C / 65.8°F	06:23 / 16:55	87
18	24.8°C / 76.6°F	21.0°C / 69.8°F	06:24 / 16:54	87
19	21.9°C / 71.4°F	13.6°C / 56.5°F	06:25 / 16:54	80
20	15.2°C / 59.4°F	10.0°C / 50.0°F	06:25 / 16:54	60
21	15.2°C / 59.4°F	5.9°C / 42.6°F	06:26 / 16:53	64
22	19.0°C / 66.2°F	9.7°C / 49.5°F	06:27 / 16:53	66
23	14.9°C / 58.8°F	8.8°C / 47.8°F	06:28 / 16:53	70
24	13.6°C / 56.5°F	4.3°C / 39.7°F	06:29 / 16:52	67
25	18.6°C / 65.5°F	8.2°C / 46.8°F	06:30 / 16:52	65
26	21.2°C / 70.2°F	14.2°C / 57.6°F	06:31 / 16:52	69
27	23.6°C / 74.5°F	13.9°C / 57.0°F	06:31 / 16:52	75
28	23.8°C / 74.8°F	14.2°C / 57.6°F	06:32 / 16:51	86
29	19.6°C / 67.3°F	17.2°C / 63.0°F	06:33 / 16:52	90
30	18.0°C / 64.4°F	10.2°C / 50.4°F	06:34 / 16:51	90