🇰🇬 Bishkek vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Bishkek is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇬 Bishkek🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high16°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year104119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberApril, May, October

🇰🇬 Bishkek

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishkek or Shanghai warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bishkek or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Bishkek sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bishkek vs Shanghai?

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

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