🇵🇭 Manila vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Manila, Philippines vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Manila is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 22 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · ManilaDrier · Shanghai

Climate at a glance

🇵🇭 Manila🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high
31°C
20°C
Hottest month
April · 34°C
July · 32°C
Coldest monthJanuary (22°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
141
119
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchApril, May, October

🇵🇭 Manila

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in April (34°C), coldest lows in January (22°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 Manila or Shanghai warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Manila or Shanghai?

Manila is rainier — Shanghai sees about 22 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Manila vs Shanghai?

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

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