🇮🇷 Mashhad vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Mashhad, Iran vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Mashhad is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Mashhad is drier, with roughly 73 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇷 Mashhad🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high22°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (35°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year46119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇮🇷 Mashhad

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (35°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mashhad or Shanghai warmer?

Mashhad is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Mashhad or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Mashhad sees about 73 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Mashhad vs Shanghai?

Mashhad is best around April, September, October; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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