🇮🇳 Leh (Ladakh) vs Shanghai 🇨🇳
Leh (Ladakh), India vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Leh (Ladakh) is drier, with roughly 37 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇮🇳 Leh (Ladakh) | 🇨🇳 Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 7°C | 20°C |
| Hottest month | August (22°C) | July (32°C) |
| Coldest month | January (-15°C low) | January (1°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 82 | 119 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | July, August, September | April, May, October |
🇮🇳 Leh (Ladakh)
Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (22°C), coldest lows in January (-15°C).
🇨🇳 Shanghai
Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Leh (Ladakh) or Shanghai warmer?
Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Leh (Ladakh) or Shanghai?
Shanghai is rainier — Leh (Ladakh) sees about 37 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Leh (Ladakh) vs Shanghai?
Leh (Ladakh) is best around July, August, September; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.