🇯🇵 Hakodate vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Hakodate, Japan vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 24 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇵 Hakodate🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high12°C20°C
Hottest monthAugust (25°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year143119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberApril, May, October

🇯🇵 Hakodate

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (25°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakodate or Shanghai warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hakodate or Shanghai?

Hakodate is rainier — Shanghai sees about 24 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Hakodate vs Shanghai?

Hakodate is best around July, August, September; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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