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Highest rated hotelTime Machine Shanghai – 4.9
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4 star hotel priceRM292 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceRM666 per night

What's the best month for weather in Shanghai?

April

Temperature11°C - 16°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightRM717
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM61
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May

Temperature17°C - 21°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightRM618
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM62
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June

Temperature21°C - 24°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightRM531
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM66
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July

Temperature25°C - 29°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightRM787
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM65
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August

Temperature26°C - 29°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flightRM619
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM67
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September

Temperature23°C - 26°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightRM617
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM67
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October

Temperature18°C - 22°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightRM617
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM67
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November

Temperature13°C - 17°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightRM617
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM67
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December

Temperature7°C - 11°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightRM952
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM67
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January

Temperature4°C - 8°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightRM617
Cheapest 3-star hotelRM99
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Finding cheap hotels in Shanghai: FAQs

In Shanghai, the expected average temperature in April is 14°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 RM27 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for RM93 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is RM217 per night, and the average price on weekends is RM208. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai could be Sunday.

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 Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai. And the most expensive day seems to be Wednesday

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.com.my/hotels/search?entity_id=27546079&checkin=2026-04-14&checkout=2026-04-15&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%223%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RM206</a> per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is RM61 per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.com.my/hotels/search?entity_id=27546079&checkin=2026-04-14&checkout=2026-04-15&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%224%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RM294</a> per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is RM52 per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.com.my/hotels/search?entity_id=27546079&checkin=2026-04-14&checkout=2026-04-15&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%225%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RM635</a> per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is RM121 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Shanghai is April, with an average price of RM213 per night. The most expensive month is March, when the average room rate can rise to RM519 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 RM213 per night, which is around 38% 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 Wassim Hotel (Shanghai Pudong Theme Park), Shanghai Garden Rezen Hotel and Time Machine Shanghai.