New Taipei City vs Shanghai: weather compared
Across the year, New Taipei City has the better travel weather in 5 months and Shanghai in 7 — based purely on climate data, not opinion. Best months: New Taipei City in January–March & November, Shanghai in April–May & October–November.
New Taipei City · Taiwan
Shanghai · China
At a glance
| Metric | New Taipei City | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 33°C | 32°C |
| Coldest month low | 14°C | 2°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1749 mm | 1477 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.5 h/day | 7.3 h/day |
| Best months | January–March & November | April–May & October–November |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | New Taipei City | Shanghai | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2 · Good | 4.3 · Poor | New Taipei City |
| February | 8.4 · Good | 4.8 · Poor | New Taipei City |
| March | 8.5 · Excellent | 7.3 · Good | New Taipei City |
| April | 7.9 · Good | 8.9 · Excellent | Shanghai |
| May | 5.5 · Fair | 8.7 · Excellent | Shanghai |
| June | 3.5 · Poor | 6.0 · Fair | Shanghai |
| July | 2.2 · Challenging | 3.0 · Poor | Shanghai |
| August | 2.6 · Challenging | 3.7 · Poor | Shanghai |
| September | 4.4 · Poor | 7.0 · Good | Shanghai |
| October | 7.6 · Good | 9.3 · Excellent | Shanghai |
| November | 8.9 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | New Taipei City |
| December | 7.8 · Good | 5.6 · Fair | New Taipei City |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, New Taipei City or Shanghai?
Shanghai has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 5 for New Taipei City — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit New Taipei City?
The best months to visit New Taipei City are January–March & 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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