Today, November 8: Shanghai to see overcast skies and occasional rain; 70% chance of precipitation, umbrella recommended

Rain in Shanghai in the early morning; 90% chance of precipitation from the afternoon through the first half of the night

Shanghai is forecast to be overcast with occasional rain on November 8, with a 70% chance of precipitation for the day. Rain is expected in the early morning, with a 90% chance. Overcast conditions are forecast in the morning and at noon, each with a 40% chance of precipitation. The afternoon is forecast to be overcast, with a 90% chance; the chance will also be 90% in the evening and the first half of the night. It would be prudent to take rain gear when heading out in the early morning and from the afternoon through the night. If roads are slippery, allow extra time for travel.

Shanghai’s high temperature is forecast to be 18°C, about the same as yesterday (November 7). The temperature in the first half of the night is forecast to be 17°C. Consider bringing an extra jacket.

Beijing to turn sunny after overcast conditions; high of 8°C, with a thick coat essential

Beijing is forecast to turn sunny after overcast conditions, with a 30% chance of precipitation for the day. Overcast conditions are expected in the early morning, morning and at noon, each with a 40% chance of precipitation. The afternoon is forecast to be sunny, with a 10% chance.

Beijing’s high temperature is forecast to be 8°C, about the same as yesterday. The temperature in the first half of the night is forecast to be 4°C. Winter clothing and a thick coat are advisable.

Chengdu is also forecast to turn sunny after overcast conditions, with a 30% chance of precipitation for the day. Overcast conditions are forecast in the early morning and morning, each with a 40% chance of precipitation. As a nearby high-pressure ridge influences the area, sunny conditions are forecast at noon and in the afternoon, with a 10% chance of precipitation in the afternoon. Chengdu’s high temperature is forecast to be 17°C, about the same as yesterday.

Guangzhou to be sunny with periods of cloud; high of 31°C, short sleeves suitable

Guangzhou is forecast to be sunny with periods of cloud, with a 20% chance of precipitation for the day. Overcast conditions are forecast in the early morning. As a high-pressure ridge extends northeastward, sunny conditions are forecast in the morning, at noon, in the afternoon and in the evening; overcast conditions are expected in the first half of the night. The high temperature is forecast to be 31°C, about the same as yesterday, while the temperature in the first half of the night is forecast to be 26°C. Short sleeves are suitable.

As for air quality, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are all forecast to be moderately polluted in the evening and the first half of the night. Beijing’s air quality is forecast to be good in the early morning, lightly polluted in the morning, and good at noon and in the afternoon. Chengdu is forecast to be lightly polluted in the first half of the night.