🇮🇳 Mumbai vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Mumbai, India vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Mumbai is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Mumbai is drier, with roughly 21 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇳 Mumbai🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high32°C20°C
Hottest monthApril (33°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (19°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year98119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchApril, May, October

🇮🇳 Mumbai

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in April (33°C), coldest lows in January (19°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mumbai or Shanghai warmer?

Mumbai is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Mumbai or Shanghai?

Shanghai is rainier — Mumbai sees about 21 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Mumbai vs Shanghai?

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

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