Amsterdam vs Shanghai in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, poor air quality, while Amsterdam is cold, rainy, clean air.

Amsterdam vs ShanghaiDecember climate, side by side

AmsterdamShanghai
Comfort score52/100 (D)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high4°C7°C
Avg high / low7° / 4°11° / 3°
Rainfall81 mm27 mm
Rainy days164
Humidity87%70%
Air quality (AQI)37156

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

Amsterdam vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Amsterdam or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, 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 7°C high / 4°C low with about 81 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 27 mm.