🇨🇳 Lhasa (Tibet) vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Lhasa (Tibet), China vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 3 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Lhasa (Tibet)🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high15°C20°C
Hottest monthJune (22°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-7°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year122119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇨🇳 Lhasa (Tibet)

Best around June, September, October. Hottest in June (22°C), coldest lows in January (-7°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lhasa (Tibet) or Shanghai warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lhasa (Tibet) or Shanghai?

Lhasa (Tibet) is rainier — Shanghai sees about 3 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lhasa (Tibet) vs Shanghai?

Lhasa (Tibet) is best around June, September, October; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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