SeasonMapSeoul vs Shanghai in January
Shanghai is the better pick in January — 62 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Seoul is freezing, dry.
Seoul vs Shanghai — January climate, side by side
| Seoul | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 47/100 (F) | 62/100 (C) |
| Feels-like high | -1°C | 6°C |
| Avg high / low | 3° / -6° | 10° / 2° |
| Rainfall | 19 mm | 58 mm |
| Rainy days | 3 | 8 |
| Humidity | 58% | 74% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 92 | 139 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Seoul vs Shanghai in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Seoul or Shanghai?
- Shanghai is the better pick in January — 62 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Seoul is freezing, dry.
- What is the weather like in Seoul vs Shanghai in January?
- In January, Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm.