Hotels in Shanghai

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When’s the best time to visit Shanghai?

Not sure when to visit Shanghai? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in Shanghai.

September

Temperature23°C - 26°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$921

October

Temperature18°C - 22°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$864

November

Temperature13°C - 17°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightC$792

December

Temperature7°C - 11°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightC$870

January

Temperature4°C - 8°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightC$892

February

Temperature4°C - 8°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$963

March

Temperature7°C - 11°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$896

April

Temperature11°C - 16°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$895

May

Temperature17°C - 21°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$1,052

June

Temperature21°C - 24°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightC$1,134

July

Temperature25°C - 29°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightC$1,924

August

Temperature26°C - 29°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightC$1,705

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Highest rated hotelHarbour Plaza Metropolitan Shanghai – 4.9
Cheapest month to bookDecember
Average 4 star hotel priceC$86 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceC$210 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Shanghai: FAQs

In Shanghai, the expected average temperature in September is 24°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is December.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Shanghai with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is C$9 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for C$11 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is C$68 per night, and the average price on weekends is C$68. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA), which is 13.8km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Shanghai Pudong Airport, which is 32.7km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around C$60 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is C$11 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around C$84 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is C$20 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around C$193 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is C$33 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Shanghai is September, with an average price of C$65 per night. The most expensive month is June, when the average room rate can rise to C$283 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is C$65 per night, which is around 9% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Shanghai with kids in tow, try Grand Central Hotel Shanghai - Nanjing Road.