🇹🇭 Phuket vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Phuket, Thailand vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Phuket is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 43 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · PhuketDrier · Shanghai

Climate at a glance

🇹🇭 Phuket🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high
32°C
20°C
Hottest month
February · 33°C
July · 32°C
Coldest monthJanuary (23°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
162
119
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇹🇭 Phuket

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (33°C), coldest lows in January (23°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 Phuket or Shanghai warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Phuket or Shanghai?

Phuket is rainier — Shanghai sees about 43 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Phuket vs Shanghai?

Phuket is best around January, February, December; Shanghai is best around April, May, October.

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