🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Vladivostok 🇷🇺

Shanghai, China vs Vladivostok, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shanghai is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 29 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇷🇺 Vladivostok
Avg annual high20°C9°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)August (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-13°C low)
Rainy days / year119148
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJuly, August, September

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

🇷🇺 Vladivostok

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (24°C), coldest lows in January (-13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Vladivostok warmer?

Shanghai is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Vladivostok?

Vladivostok is rainier — Shanghai sees about 29 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Vladivostok?

Shanghai is best around April, May, October; Vladivostok is best around July, August, September.

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