At a glance
| Metric | Pudong | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 33°C | 32°C |
| Coldest month low | 2°C | 2°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1471 mm | 1477 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.4 h/day | 7.3 h/day |
| Best months | April–May & October–November | April–May & October–November |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Pudong | Shanghai | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 · Poor | 4.3 · Poor | Pudong |
| February | 4.4 · Poor | 4.8 · Poor | Shanghai |
| March | 7.6 · Good | 7.3 · Good | Pudong |
| April | 8.8 · Excellent | 8.9 · Excellent | Shanghai |
| May | 8.8 · Excellent | 8.7 · Excellent | Pudong |
| June | 5.7 · Fair | 6.0 · Fair | Shanghai |
| July | 2.8 · Challenging | 3.0 · Poor | Shanghai |
| August | 3.0 · Poor | 3.7 · Poor | Shanghai |
| September | 6.8 · Fair | 7.0 · Good | Shanghai |
| October | 9.6 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Pudong |
| November | 9.3 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Pudong |
| December | 6.0 · Fair | 5.6 · Fair | Pudong |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Pudong or Shanghai?
It's a tie: Pudong and Shanghai each have the better travel weather in 6 months of the year.
When is the best time to visit Pudong?
The best months to visit Pudong are April–May & 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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