🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Taipei 🇹🇼

Shanghai, China vs Taipei, Taiwan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Taipei is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 21 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇹🇼 Taipei
Avg annual high
20°C
26°C
Hottest month
July · 32°C
July · 33°C
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (13°C low)
Rainy days / year
119
140
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMarch, November, December

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

🇹🇼 Taipei

Best around March, November, December. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Taipei warmer?

Taipei is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Taipei?

Taipei is rainier — Shanghai sees about 21 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Taipei?

Shanghai is best around April, May, October; Taipei is best around March, November, December.

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