🇮🇳 Bangalore vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Bangalore, India vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bangalore is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 88 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇳 Bangalore🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high29°C20°C
Hottest monthApril (33°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year207119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇮🇳 Bangalore

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (33°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bangalore or Shanghai warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Bangalore or Shanghai?

Bangalore is rainier — Shanghai sees about 88 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bangalore vs Shanghai?

Bangalore is best around January, February, December; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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