What is the weather like in London vs Shanghai in January?

In January, London averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm.

London vs Shanghai in January

Shanghai is the better pick in January — 62 vs 54 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 Shanghai — January climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 London	🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	5°C	6°C
Avg high / low	8° / 3°	10° / 2°
Rainfall	59 mm	58 mm
Rainy days	11	8
Humidity	88%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	35	139

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

Month by month

London vs Shanghai in January — FAQ

Is January better in London or Shanghai?: Shanghai is the better pick in January — 62 vs 54 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 8°C high / 3°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm.