🇯🇵 Okinawa (Naha) vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Okinawa (Naha), Japan vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Okinawa (Naha) is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 143 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · Okinawa (Naha)Drier · Shanghai

Climate at a glance

🇯🇵 Okinawa (Naha)🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high
25°C
20°C
Hottest month
August · 30°C
July · 32°C
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
262
119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMarch, April, DecemberApril, May, October

🇯🇵 Okinawa (Naha)

Best around March, April, December. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (16°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 Okinawa (Naha) or Shanghai warmer?

Okinawa (Naha) is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Okinawa (Naha) or Shanghai?

Okinawa (Naha) is rainier — Shanghai sees about 143 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Okinawa (Naha) vs Shanghai?

Okinawa (Naha) is best around March, April, December; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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