🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Yazd 🇮🇷

Shanghai, China vs Yazd, Iran — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Yazd is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Yazd is drier, with roughly 102 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇮🇷 Yazd
Avg annual high20°C26°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)July (39°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (0°C low)
Rainy days / year11917
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMarch, October, November

🇨🇳 Shanghai

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

🇮🇷 Yazd

Best around March, October, November. Hottest in July (39°C), coldest lows in January (0°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Yazd warmer?

Yazd is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Yazd?

Shanghai is rainier — Yazd sees about 102 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Yazd?

Shanghai is best around April, May, October; Yazd is best around March, October, November.

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