🇨🇳 Shanghai vs Yogyakarta 🇮🇩

Shanghai, China vs Yogyakarta, Indonesia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Yogyakarta is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shanghai is drier, with roughly 19 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
Avg annual high20°C31°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)April (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)July (21°C low)
Rainy days / year119138
SnowRareRare
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).

🇮🇩 Yogyakarta

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in April (32°C), coldest lows in July (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanghai or Yogyakarta warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Shanghai or Yogyakarta?

Yogyakarta is rainier — Shanghai sees about 19 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai vs Yogyakarta?

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

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