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

In January, Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Ürümqi averages -6°C high / -15°C low with about 7 mm.

Shanghai vs Ürümqi in January

Shanghai is the better pick in January — 62 vs 32 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Ürümqi is freezing, dry, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Ürümqi — January climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Ürümqi
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	32/100 (F)
Feels-like high	6°C	-10°C
Avg high / low	10° / 2°	-6° / -15°
Rainfall	58 mm	7 mm
Rainy days	8	2
Humidity	74%	57%
Air quality (AQI)	139	156

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

Shanghai vs Ürümqi in January — FAQ

Is January better in Shanghai or Ürümqi?: Shanghai is the better pick in January — 62 vs 32 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Ürümqi is freezing, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Ürümqi in January?: In January, Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Ürümqi averages -6°C high / -15°C low with about 7 mm.