🇮🇳 Amritsar vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Amritsar, India vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Amritsar is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Amritsar is drier, with roughly 29 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇳 Amritsar🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high29°C20°C
Hottest monthJune (38°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (6°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year90119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, November, DecemberApril, May, October

🇮🇳 Amritsar

Best around February, November, December. Hottest in June (38°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Amritsar or Shanghai warmer?

Amritsar is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amritsar or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Amritsar sees about 29 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amritsar vs Shanghai?

Amritsar is best around February, November, December; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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