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

In December, London averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 65 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm.

London vs Shanghai in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while London is cold, a little rain, clean air.

London vs Shanghai — December climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 London	🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score	56/100 (D)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	6°C	9°C
Avg high / low	10° / 5°	12° / 3°
Rainfall	65 mm	35 mm
Rainy days	12	6
Humidity	89%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	37	156

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

Month by month

London vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in London or Shanghai?: Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while London is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in London vs Shanghai in December?: In December, London averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 65 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm.