🇱🇦 Luang Prabang vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Luang Prabang, Laos vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Luang Prabang is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Luang Prabang is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇱🇦 Luang Prabang🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high
31°C
20°C
Hottest month
April · 34°C
July · 32°C
Coldest monthJanuary (15°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
104
119
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Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberApril, May, October

🇱🇦 Luang Prabang

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (34°C), coldest lows in January (15°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Luang Prabang or Shanghai warmer?

Luang Prabang is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Luang Prabang or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Luang Prabang sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Luang Prabang vs Shanghai?

Luang Prabang is best around January, November, December; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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