🇮🇷 Isfahan vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Isfahan, Iran vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Isfahan is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Isfahan is drier, with roughly 90 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇷 Isfahan🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high24°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (37°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year29119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMarch, April, OctoberApril, May, October

🇮🇷 Isfahan

Best around March, April, October. Hottest in July (37°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 Isfahan or Shanghai warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Isfahan or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Isfahan sees about 90 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Isfahan vs Shanghai?

Isfahan is best around March, April, October; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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