Shanghai weather in December
Shanghai in December averages 8°C (47°F), 43 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Shanghai, December is the third coldest, the driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
5–12°C · 41–53°F
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4.1 h
hours per day
What is Shanghai like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Shanghai in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (41°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Shanghai is 6°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
December in Shanghai is 2.9°C warmer than January and 26 mm drier than it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
Daylight in Shanghai in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 8 minutes in Shanghai, rising about 06:45 and setting about 16:53 local time.
No month in Shanghai has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Shanghai
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Shanghai
What to read before you book.
Shanghai weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 69 mm |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 65 mm |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 88 mm |
| April | 16°C / 62°F | 72 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 84 mm |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 192 mm |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 151 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 216 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 97 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 64 mm |
| November | 14°C / 58°F | 53 mm |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 43 mm |
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FAQs about Shanghai in December
December climate averages for Shanghai, 1991–2020.
Shanghai averages 8°C (47°F) in December, ranging from about 5°C (41°F) at night to 12°C (53°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 43 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 8°C (47°F) against 6°C (42°F) in January — 2.9°C warmer.
December is 6°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to June; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 8 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Shanghai.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:45 and sunset about 16:53 local time. Both shift across the month.
