🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Singapore 🇸🇬

Shanghai, China vs Singapore, Singapore — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Singapore is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 49 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇸🇬 Singapore
Avg annual high20°C31°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)March (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (24°C low)
Rainy days / year119168
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJanuary, February, July

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

🇸🇬 Singapore

Best around January, February, July. Hottest in March (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Singapore warmer?

Singapore is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Singapore?

Singapore is rainier — Shanghai sees about 49 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Singapore?

Shanghai is best around April, May, October; Singapore is best around January, February, July.

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