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The best time to visit Shanghai, month by month: weather, crowds, festivals, and prices so you can pick the perfect dates for your 2026 trip.

Best Time to Visit Shanghai

Shanghai Festivals & Events Calendar (2026)

Shanghai festivals events calendar 2026: month-by-month guide to Chinese New Year, cherry blossoms, art fairs, marathon, Christmas and more.

16 min read · updated Aug 2026
Best Time to Visit Shanghai

Shanghai in Autumn: Best Season for Your 2026 Visit

Shanghai in autumn 2026: weather, plane trees, mooncakes, Mid-Autumn Festival, hairy crab and why September to November is the city's best season.

16 min read · updated Aug 2026

The Sunday Dispatch

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