🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Yangon 🇲🇲

Shanghai, China vs Yangon, Myanmar — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Yangon is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 100 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇲🇲 Yangon
Avg annual high20°C32°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)April (37°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (20°C low)
Rainy days / year119219
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

🇲🇲 Yangon

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (37°C), coldest lows in January (20°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Yangon warmer?

Yangon is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Yangon?

Yangon is rainier — Shanghai sees about 100 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Yangon?

Shanghai is best around April, May, October; Yangon is best around January, February, December.

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