Shanghai vs Vancouver in January

Shanghai is the better pick in January — 62 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Vancouver is cold, soaked, clean air.

Shanghai vs Vancouver — January climate, side by side

🇨🇳 Shanghai🇨🇦 Vancouver
Comfort score62/100 (C)44/100 (F)
Feels-like high6°C4°C
Avg high / low10° / 2°7° / 3°
Rainfall58 mm166 mm
Rainy days817
Humidity74%86%
Air quality (AQI)13938

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

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Shanghai vs Vancouver in January — FAQ

Is January better in Shanghai or Vancouver?
Shanghai is the better pick in January — 62 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Vancouver is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Vancouver in January?
In January, Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Vancouver averages 7°C high / 3°C low with about 166 mm.