Almaty vs Shanghai in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, poor air quality, while Almaty is freezing, dry, reliable snow.

Almaty vs ShanghaiDecember climate, side by side

AlmatyShanghai
Comfort score42/100 (F)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high-3°C7°C
Avg high / low1° / -8°11° / 3°
Rainfall29 mm27 mm
Rainy days74
Humidity61%70%
Air quality (AQI)88156

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

Almaty vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Almaty or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, poor air quality, while Almaty is freezing, dry, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Almaty vs Shanghai in December?
In December, Almaty averages 1°C high / -8°C low with about 29 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 27 mm.