🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Srinagar 🇮🇳

Shanghai, China vs Srinagar, India — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 26 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇮🇳 Srinagar
Avg annual high20°C17°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)July (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-5°C low)
Rainy days / year119145
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, September, October

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

🇮🇳 Srinagar

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in January (-5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Srinagar warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Srinagar?

Srinagar is rainier — Shanghai sees about 26 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Srinagar?

Shanghai is best around April, May, October; Srinagar is best around May, September, October.

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