🇨🇳 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.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇨🇳 Shanghai | 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 20°C | 7°C |
| Hottest month | July · 32°C | July · 24°C |
| Coldest month | January (1°C low) | January (-24°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 119 | 126 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | April, May, October | June, 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).
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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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