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Highest rated hotelHuhua Grand Hotel – 4.9
Cheapest month to bookDecember
Average 4 star hotel priceC$97 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceC$207 per night

What's the best month for weather in Shanghai?

March

Temperature7°C - 11°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$1,931
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$21
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April

Temperature11°C - 16°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$968
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$20
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May

Temperature17°C - 21°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$991
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$19
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June

Temperature21°C - 24°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightC$1,066
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$21
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July

Temperature25°C - 29°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightC$1,270
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$21
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August

Temperature26°C - 29°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightC$1,112
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$21
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September

Temperature23°C - 26°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$813
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$21
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October

Temperature18°C - 22°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$799
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$21
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November

Temperature13°C - 17°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightC$798
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$21
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December

Temperature7°C - 11°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightC$1,079
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$27
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Finding cheap hotels in Shanghai: FAQs

In Shanghai, the expected average temperature in March is 9°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$12 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for C$12 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is C$69 per night, and the average price on weekends is C$68. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai could be Tuesday.

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 Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai. And the most expensive day seems to be Monday

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ca/hotels/search?entity_id=27546079&checkin=2026-03-29&checkout=2026-03-30&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%223%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">C$67</a> per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is C$19 per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ca/hotels/search?entity_id=27546079&checkin=2026-03-29&checkout=2026-03-30&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%224%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">C$97</a> per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is C$25 per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ca/hotels/search?entity_id=27546079&checkin=2026-03-29&checkout=2026-03-30&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%225%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">C$205</a> per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is C$38 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Shanghai is May, with an average price of C$70 per night. The most expensive month is February, when the average room rate can rise to C$116 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 April is C$71 per night, which is around 20% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Shanghai are Time Machine Shanghai, Floral Hotel · Shanghai Waitaoyuan Hotel(Shanghai International Tourism Resort) and Linzhen Hotel (Shanghai Pudong Airport).