🇷🇺 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 82 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇷🇺 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high5°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (18°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-11°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year201119
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberApril, May, October

🇷🇺 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in July (18°C), coldest lows in January (-11°C).

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky or Shanghai warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky or Shanghai?

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is rainier — Shanghai sees about 82 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky vs Shanghai?

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is best around July, August, September; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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