At a glance
| Metric | Hangzhou | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 34°C | 32°C |
| Coldest month low | 2°C | 2°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1634 mm | 1477 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.1 h/day | 7.3 h/day |
| Best months | October–November | April–May & October–November |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Hangzhou | Shanghai | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4 · Poor | 4.3 · Poor | Hangzhou |
| February | 4.1 · Poor | 4.8 · Poor | Shanghai |
| March | 7.8 · Good | 7.3 · Good | Hangzhou |
| April | 8.3 · Good | 8.9 · Excellent | Shanghai |
| May | 8.3 · Good | 8.7 · Excellent | Shanghai |
| June | 4.8 · Poor | 6.0 · Fair | Shanghai |
| July | 2.2 · Challenging | 3.0 · Poor | Shanghai |
| August | 2.2 · Challenging | 3.7 · Poor | Shanghai |
| September | 6.6 · Fair | 7.0 · Good | Shanghai |
| October | 9.2 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Shanghai |
| November | 8.9 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Hangzhou |
| December | 6.0 · Fair | 5.6 · Fair | Hangzhou |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Hangzhou or Shanghai?
Shanghai has the better travel weather in 8 of 12 months, versus 4 for Hangzhou — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Hangzhou?
The best months to visit Hangzhou are October–November, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
The best months to visit Shanghai are April–May & October–November, based on six years of climate data.
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