Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Shanghai, Shanghai, China in December
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
37mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shanghai, Shanghai, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December10°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Shanghai's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December37mm average rain
December is one of Shanghai's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.8 hours average sun
December is below Shanghai's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December11°C average sea
December is below Shanghai's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December28 weather score
December scores below Shanghai's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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