What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shanghai in December?

In December, Guangzhou averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm.

Guangzhou vs Shanghai in December

Guangzhou is the better pick in December — 88 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Guangzhou is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.

Guangzhou vs Shanghai — December climate, side by side

	Guangzhou	Shanghai
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	19°C	9°C
Avg high / low	20° / 12°	12° / 3°
Rainfall	13 mm	35 mm
Rainy days	2	6
Humidity	64%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	126	156

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

Guangzhou vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Guangzhou or Shanghai?: Guangzhou is the better pick in December — 88 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Guangzhou is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shanghai in December?: In December, Guangzhou averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm.