🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Tiksi 🇷🇺

Shanghai, China vs Tiksi, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 28 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 36 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇷🇺 Tiksi
Avg annual high
20°C
-8°C
Hottest month
July · 32°C
August · 12°C
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-33°C low)
Rainy days / year
119
155
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJune, July, August

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

🇷🇺 Tiksi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (12°C), coldest lows in January (-33°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Tiksi warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 28 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Tiksi?

Tiksi is rainier — Shanghai sees about 36 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Tiksi?

Shanghai is best around April, May, October; Tiksi is best around June, July, August.

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