🇻🇳 Da Lat vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Da Lat, Vietnam vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Da Lat is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 153 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇻🇳 Da Lat🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high23°C20°C
Hottest monthMarch (26°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (13°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year272119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇻🇳 Da Lat

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in March (26°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Da Lat or Shanghai warmer?

Da Lat is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Da Lat or Shanghai?

Da Lat is rainier — Shanghai sees about 153 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Da Lat vs Shanghai?

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

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