🇯🇵 Niseko vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Niseko, Japan vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 145 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇵 Niseko🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high11°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (25°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year264119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, SeptemberApril, May, October

🇯🇵 Niseko

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Niseko or Shanghai warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Niseko or Shanghai?

Niseko is rainier — Shanghai sees about 145 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Niseko vs Shanghai?

Niseko is best around June, July, September; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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