🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Ulaanbaatar 🇲🇳

Shanghai, China vs Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 7 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar
Avg annual high20°C7°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)July (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-24°C low)
Rainy days / year119126
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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).

🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (-24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Ulaanbaatar warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Ulaanbaatar?

Ulaanbaatar is rainier — Shanghai sees about 7 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Ulaanbaatar?

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

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