🇮🇳 Delhi vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Delhi, India vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Delhi is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Delhi is drier, with roughly 72 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇮🇳 Delhi🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high
32°C
20°C
Hottest month
May · 40°C
July · 32°C
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
47
119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇮🇳 Delhi

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in May (40°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Delhi or Shanghai warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Delhi or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Delhi sees about 72 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Delhi vs Shanghai?

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

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