🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Yekaterinburg 🇷🇺

Shanghai, China vs Yekaterinburg, Russia — 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 69 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg
Avg annual high
20°C
7°C
Hottest month
July · 32°C
July · 23°C
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-16°C low)
Rainy days / year
119
188
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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).

🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in January (-16°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Yekaterinburg warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Yekaterinburg?

Yekaterinburg is rainier — Shanghai sees about 69 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Yekaterinburg?

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

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