Beijing vs Sapporo in December

Beijing is the better pick in December — 50 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Beijing is cold, dry, poor air quality, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Beijing vs SapporoDecember climate, side by side

BeijingSapporo
Comfort score50/100 (D)42/100 (F)
Feels-like high1°C-2°C
Avg high / low5° / -8°2° / -4°
Rainfall2 mm73 mm
Rainy days117
Humidity45%78%
Air quality (AQI)18337

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

Beijing vs Sapporo in December — FAQ

Is December better in Beijing or Sapporo?
Beijing is the better pick in December — 50 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Beijing is cold, dry, poor air quality, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Beijing vs Sapporo in December?
In December, Beijing averages 5°C high / -8°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Sapporo averages 2°C high / -4°C low with about 73 mm.