Puxi Weather in November

November feels mild

Puxi in November is cool and comfortable, but you'll want a jacket once the sun goes down. Highs reach 18°C and lows drop to 10°C, with about five hours of sun a day. Rain falls on 10 days, so a wet spell might cut a long walk short. November scores 8.4 out of 10, which makes it an excellent month, though October is even better.

Still, November has plenty to offer. It's a good month for exploring the Former French Concession, browsing the Shanghai Museum, or taking in the Bund's skyline. The plane trees along Wukang Road are especially lovely in autumn. Just don't plan a full day outdoors without a backup, since drizzle can take the fun out of wandering. And if you hate sticky heat, you'll find November a lot easier going than summer.

Events and busy spells

Timing matters too, since a couple of events can change how busy the city feels. The China International Import Expo usually takes place in early November at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, in western Shanghai. It draws business visitors from around the world. If your stay overlaps with the expo, hotels near Hongqiao can be busier and pricier than usual.

Singles' Day also falls in November and brings major online shopping promotions. It's not a public holiday, but you'll notice the shopping buzz around malls and commercial streets such as Nanjing Road.

Crowds and local tips

November is generally quieter than October, which is one of Shanghai's most popular months. You'll have more breathing room at major sights, and hotel prices are often lower outside the expo period. The weather is cooler than October and wetter than December, so an umbrella is a good idea.

For a rainy afternoon, duck into the Shanghai Museum on People's Square, then warm up with a bowl of xiaolongbao nearby. These small soup dumplings are easy to find around Puxi. If you're visiting during the expo, staying near the Metro Line 2 route can make reaching Hongqiao simpler.