London vs Shanghai in January

Shanghai is the better pick in January — 61 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while London is cold, a little rain, clean air.

London vs ShanghaiJanuary climate, side by side

LondonShanghai
Comfort score55/100 (D)61/100 (C)
Feels-like high4°C6°C
Avg high / low7° / 2°9° / 3°
Rainfall53 mm63 mm
Rainy days118
Humidity88%74%
Air quality (AQI)35139

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

London vs Shanghai in January — FAQ

Is January better in London or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in January — 61 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while London is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in London vs Shanghai in January?
In January, London averages 7°C high / 2°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 63 mm.