🇯🇵 Sapporo vs Shanghai 🇨🇳

Sapporo, Japan vs Shanghai, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 122 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · ShanghaiDrier · Shanghai

Climate at a glance

🇯🇵 Sapporo🇨🇳 Shanghai
Avg annual high
12°C
20°C
Hottest month
July · 25°C
July · 32°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-10°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
241
119
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, SeptemberApril, May, October

🇯🇵 Sapporo

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-10°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 Sapporo or Shanghai warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Sapporo or Shanghai?

Sapporo is rainier — Shanghai sees about 122 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Sapporo vs Shanghai?

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

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