Weekly forecast: Rain then sunshine in Shanghai; Beijing turns cooler in the mornings and evenings

Rain in Shanghai for the first three days, then sunny skies

Rain is forecast in Shanghai for the first three days of the coming week, followed by cloudy skies on the 26th and sunny weather from the 27th. On Friday, October 23, a low-pressure system will move northwest, bringing rain with occasional sunny spells. Saturday, the 24th, will be cloudy with occasional rain, and rainfall is expected to remain fairly persistent. On Sunday, the 25th, rain will give way to sunshine, with a high of 24°C. Monday, the 26th, will be cloudy. Sunny weather is forecast from Tuesday, the 27th, with a low of 16°C; the low will fall to 13°C on Wednesday, the 28th. Rainfall is expected to be more persistent on the 23rd and 24th. Bring an umbrella when heading out, and allow extra travel time if rain makes roads wet.

Rain only on the 25th in Beijing; cooler temperatures overnight

Beijing will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy over the coming week, with rain forecast only on Sunday, the 25th. Friday, the 23rd, will be sunny, while Saturday, the 24th, will be sunny with some clouds. Highs will be 17°C and 18°C, respectively. On the 25th, rain will give way to cloudy skies, and the high will fall to 14°C. Consider bringing rain gear when heading out. Monday, the 26th, will be sunny with some clouds, with a high of 19°C. On Tuesday, the 27th, a high-pressure system will remain nearly stationary, and skies will be sunny. The low will be 3°C. On Wednesday, the 28th, the low will fall to 1°C, making mornings and evenings cool; warmer clothing will be needed. Thursday, October 29, will also be sunny.

Mostly cloudy in Chengdu; sunny every day in Guangzhou

Chengdu will be mostly cloudy over the coming week, while Guangzhou is forecast to be sunny every day. From Friday, the 23rd, through Tuesday, the 27th, Chengdu’s daily highs will range from 19°C to 22°C and lows from 15°C to 18°C, with little variation. On Monday, the 26th, a trough of low pressure will be nearby, bringing cloudy skies. Wednesday, the 28th, will be cloudy with occasional sunny spells and a high of 18°C. Skies will turn cloudy again on Thursday, the 29th. Guangzhou is forecast to be sunny every day from Friday, the 23rd, through Thursday, the 29th. Daily highs will be 34°C on Saturday, the 24th, and Sunday, the 25th, and between 30°C and 32°C from Monday, the 26th, through Thursday, the 29th. Take precautions against the sun and stay hydrated during the day.