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Shanghai in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Shanghai in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Shanghai in December 2024

Good Weather
Chill
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Shanghai in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +52°F during the day, and approximately 15 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 7 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 37 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the driest month of the year in Shanghai

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shanghai has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Shanghai in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shanghai for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +52°F with a maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +21°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +48°F.

Is Shanghai warm or cold in December?

Shanghai is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +39°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Shanghai, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Shanghai in December

Shanghai weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+63°F+52°F+46°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+19°F+18°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+73°F+75°F
Rainfall
53 mm37 mm61 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%70%72%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1025 HPa1025 HPa
Sunny days
131511
Cloudy days
899
Rainy days
9710
Snowy days
001

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 53 mm to 37 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 13 to 15.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Shanghai in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Shanghai is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Shanghai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 25 mm, with a 16% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Shanghai wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 262 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Shanghai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Shanghai.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Shanghai?

This is the weather in Shanghai in December 2023:
1 December
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+49°F
2 December
☀️
+53°F
3 December
☀️
+56°F
4 December
🌫️
+57°F
5 December
☀️
+62°F
6 December
☀️
+64°F
7 December
☀️
+66°F
8 December
☀️
+72°F
9 December
☀️
+73°F
10 December
🌫️
+66°F
11 December
🌧️
+56°F
12 December
☁️
+46°F
13 December
☀️
+57°F
14 December
☀️
+73°F
15 December
🌧️
+49°F
16 December
☀️
+35°F
17 December
☀️
+37°F
18 December
🌧️
+42°F
19 December
☀️
+42°F
20 December
☀️
+40°F
21 December
☀️
+31°F
22 December
☀️
+34°F
23 December
☀️
+39°F
24 December
☀️
+44°F
25 December
☀️
+46°F
26 December
🌫️
+51°F
27 December
☀️
+58°F
28 December
☁️
+56°F
29 December
☀️
+55°F
30 December
🌫️
+54°F
31 December
☁️
+48°F
In December 2023 Shanghai had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Shanghai climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Shanghai in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+65°F) and the highest in 2016 (+72°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 716 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 3129 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai in December:

Is December a good time to visit Shanghai?

December is a really good time to go to Shanghai. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Shanghai.

Can you sunbathe in Shanghai in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Shanghai rainy in December?

Shanghai is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Shanghai in December?

The amount of sunny days in Shanghai during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Shanghai

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shanghai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.