🇲🇻 Malé vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Malé, Maldives vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Malé is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 163 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇻 Malé🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high28°C20°C
Hottest monthApril (29°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthNovember (26°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year282119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchApril, May, October

🇲🇻 Malé

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in April (29°C), coldest lows in November (26°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Malé or Shanghai warmer?

Malé is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Malé or Shanghai?

Malé is rainier — Shanghai sees about 163 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Malé vs Shanghai?

Malé is best around January, February, March; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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