🇯🇵 Fukuoka vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Fukuoka, Japan vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 91 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇵 Fukuoka🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high20°C20°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year210119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberApril, May, October

🇯🇵 Fukuoka

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fukuoka or Shanghai warmer?

Fukuoka and Shanghai have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Fukuoka or Shanghai?

Fukuoka is rainier — Shanghai sees about 91 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Fukuoka vs Shanghai?

Fukuoka is best around April, May, October; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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