🇹🇭 Bangkok vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Bangkok, Thailand vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bangkok is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Bangkok is drier, with roughly 6 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇹🇭 Bangkok🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high33°C20°C
Hottest monthApril (36°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthDecember (21°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year113119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇹🇭 Bangkok

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (36°C), coldest lows in December (21°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bangkok or Shanghai warmer?

Bangkok is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bangkok or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Bangkok sees about 6 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bangkok vs Shanghai?

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

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