Shanghai vs Ulaanbaatar in January

Shanghai is the better pick in January — 61 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry.

Shanghai vs UlaanbaatarJanuary climate, side by side

ShanghaiUlaanbaatar
Comfort score61/100 (C)31/100 (F)
Feels-like high6°C-16°C
Avg high / low9° / 3°-11° / -24°
Rainfall63 mm1 mm
Rainy days80
Humidity74%69%
Air quality (AQI)13992

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

Shanghai vs Ulaanbaatar in January — FAQ

Is January better in Shanghai or Ulaanbaatar?
Shanghai is the better pick in January — 61 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Ulaanbaatar in January?
In January, Shanghai averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Ulaanbaatar averages -11°C high / -24°C low with about 1 mm.