Amsterdam vs Shanghai in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Amsterdam is cold, rainy, clean air.

Amsterdam vs Shanghai — December climate, side by side

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score51/100 (D)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high4°C9°C
Avg high / low8° / 3°12° / 3°
Rainfall87 mm35 mm
Rainy days156
Humidity88%72%
Air quality (AQI)37156

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

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Amsterdam vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Amsterdam or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Amsterdam is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam vs Shanghai in December?
In December, Amsterdam averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 87 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm.