AI-generatedShangqiu at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,080 h
- Rain a year
- 784 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Shangqiu
Shangqiu has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year, Shangqiu is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Shangqiu
The best time to visit Shangqiu is from March to May and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From June to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 218 mm.
Shangqiu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shangqiu in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–29 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Shangqiu in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Shangqiu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–28 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Shangqiu in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 8–11 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:2217:44
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:06–06:55 · evening 17:10–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:06 · evening 18:00–18:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Shangqiu compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Shangqiu in October?
In October, Shangqiu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:22 – 17:44
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Shangqiu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Shangqiu: score 91 against 86. In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 38 mm | 41 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Shangqiu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January8° · 4.2 h
In January, Shangqiu is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in January50February11° · 4.9 h
In February, Shangqiu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in February84March17° · 5.9 h
In March, Shangqiu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in March91April24° · 7.0 h
In April, Shangqiu is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in April79May29° · 7.3 h
In May, Shangqiu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in May49June33° · 6.9 h
In June, Shangqiu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in June29July33° · 5.9 h
In July, Shangqiu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 218 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in July40August32° · 5.8 h
In August, Shangqiu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 140 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in August74September28° · 5.7 h
In September, Shangqiu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in September86October23° · 5.4 h
In October, Shangqiu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in October74November16° · 4.9 h
In November, Shangqiu is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in November40December9° · 4.4 h
In December, Shangqiu is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Shangqiu.
Shangqiu in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shangqiu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 87 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 34 | 8° | −3° | 4.2 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 11° | −1° | 4.9 h | 3 | 19 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 17° | 5° | 5.9 h | 4 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 24° | 11° | 7.0 h | 5 | 41 |
| MayMay | 79 | 29° | 16° | 7.3 h | 6 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 33° | 21° | 6.9 h | 7 | 89 |
| JulyJul | 29 | 33° | 24° | 5.9 h | 14 | 218 |
| AugustAug | 40 | 32° | 23° | 5.8 h | 13 | 140 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 28° | 18° | 5.7 h | 8 | 95 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 23° | 12° | 5.4 h | 5 | 38 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 16° | 5° | 4.9 h | 5 | 30 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 9° | −2° | 4.4 h | 3 | 12 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.41° N, 115.66° E · 52 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Shangqiu
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Shangqiu, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Shangqiu: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Shangqiu has about 5 rainy days with 38 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Shangqiu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Shangqiu
How breezy and how cloudy Shangqiu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Shangqiu typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Shangqiu: variable cloud, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Shangqiu
How often the day gets hot in Shangqiu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Shangqiu has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Shangqiu
Weather for your travel dates
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Shangqiu in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Shangqiu has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 55 min
- Distance
- 8,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Shangqiu vs Kaifeng
In October the holiday weather in Shangqiu and Kaifeng is about equally good (score 86 vs 84). During the day it is about as warm in Kaifeng as in Shangqiu.
| in October | Shangqiu | Kaifeng |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct | Mar – May, Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Shangqiu
When is the best time to visit Shangqiu?
The best time to visit Shangqiu is from March to May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Shangqiu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Shangqiu?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 218 mm. The driest month is December with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shangqiu get?
Shangqiu gets around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.3 hours a day; in January there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Shangqiu in?
Shangqiu is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shangqiu?
A nonstop flight from London to Shangqiu takes about 10 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Shangqiu?
Shangqiu has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 73, summer holidays 36, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 37.