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

In January, Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Taichung averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 67 mm.

Shanghai vs Taichung in January

Taichung is the better pick in January — 86 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Taichung is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Taichung — January climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Taichung
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	6°C	22°C
Avg high / low	10° / 2°	22° / 14°
Rainfall	58 mm	67 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	74%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	139	71

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

Shanghai vs Taichung in January — FAQ

Is January better in Shanghai or Taichung?: Taichung is the better pick in January — 86 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Taichung is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Taichung in January?: In January, Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Taichung averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 67 mm.