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Shanghai travel guide

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Shanghai travel guide

Best time to visit April·October·NovemberNovember 20°/10°

Where to stay: top pick by area

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Flights to Shanghai

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Top tours & tickets in Shanghai

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When to visit Shanghai: month by month

Tap a month for weather, prices and tips for that month.

What is Comfort?

Rainy days = average days a month with 1 mm+ of rain · Comfort = 0–100 score from daytime highs (best at 18–28°C) and rainy days

Shanghai travel facts

Quick facts

Currency
CNY (¥)
Plug
A / C / I
Voltage
220V/50Hz
Driving
right
Emergency
110
Tipping
not expected
Tap water
boil first

Airports

Public holidays 2026

  • January1New Year's Day
  • February17Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
  • May1Labour Day
  • June19Dragon Boat Festival
  • September25Mid-Autumn Festival
  • October1National Day

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