🇵🇰 Islamabad vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Islamabad, Pakistan vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Islamabad is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Islamabad is drier, with roughly 13 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇰 Islamabad🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high27°C20°C
Hottest monthJune (36°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (6°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year106119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMarch, November, DecemberApril, May, October

🇵🇰 Islamabad

Best around March, November, December. Hottest in June (36°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 Islamabad or Shanghai warmer?

Islamabad is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Islamabad or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Islamabad sees about 13 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Islamabad vs Shanghai?

Islamabad is best around March, November, December; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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