🇵🇰 Lahore vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Lahore, Pakistan vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lahore is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lahore is drier, with roughly 39 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇰 Lahore🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high30°C20°C
Hottest monthJune (39°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (6°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year80119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, November, DecemberApril, May, October

🇵🇰 Lahore

Best around February, November, December. Hottest in June (39°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 Lahore or Shanghai warmer?

Lahore is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lahore or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Lahore sees about 39 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lahore vs Shanghai?

Lahore is best around February, November, December; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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