🇰🇿 Almaty vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 51 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇿 Almaty🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high15°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-7°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year170119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberApril, May, October

🇰🇿 Almaty

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (-7°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Almaty or Shanghai warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Almaty or Shanghai?

Almaty is rainier — Shanghai sees about 51 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Almaty vs Shanghai?

Almaty is best around May, June, September; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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