🇲🇲 Bagan vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Bagan, Myanmar vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bagan is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Bagan is drier, with roughly 39 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇲 Bagan🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high32°C20°C
Hottest monthApril (38°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (14°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year80119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberApril, May, October

🇲🇲 Bagan

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (38°C), coldest lows in January (14°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bagan or Shanghai warmer?

Bagan is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bagan or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Bagan sees about 39 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bagan vs Shanghai?

Bagan is best around January, November, December; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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