Planning a trip to Shanghai in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +11°C and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 37 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the driest month of the year in Shanghai
Average weather
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+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+23°C
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
Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of -6°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +9°C.
Is Shanghai warm or cold in December?
Shanghai is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +4°C.
Pack a sweater 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.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+11°C
+8°C
Min. temperature
-6°C
-7°C
-8°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+23°C
+24°C
Rainfall
53 mm
37 mm
61 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
70%
72%
Air pressure
1022 HPa
1025 HPa
1025 HPa
Sunny days
13
15
11
Cloudy days
8
9
9
Rainy days
9
7
10
Snowy days
0
0
1
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C.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 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
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 25 mm. 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
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.
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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+9°C
2 December
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+12°C
3 December
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+13°C
4 December
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+14°C
5 December
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+17°C
6 December
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+18°C
7 December
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+19°C
8 December
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+22°C
9 December
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+23°C
10 December
🌫️
+19°C
11 December
🌧️
+13°C
12 December
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+8°C
13 December
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+14°C
14 December
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+23°C
15 December
🌧️
+9°C
16 December
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+1°C
17 December
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+3°C
18 December
🌧️
+5°C
19 December
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+6°C
20 December
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+5°C
21 December
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-1°C
22 December
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+1°C
23 December
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+4°C
24 December
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+7°C
25 December
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+8°C
26 December
🌫️
+11°C
27 December
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+14°C
28 December
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+13°C
29 December
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+13°C
30 December
🌫️
+12°C
31 December
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+9°C
In December 2023 Shanghai had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of -1°C. 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.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Shanghai climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Shanghai in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+18°C) and the highest in 2016 (+22°C). 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.
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.