London vs Shanghai in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, poor air quality, while London is cold, a little rain, clean air.

London vs ShanghaiDecember climate, side by side

LondonShanghai
Comfort score54/100 (D)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high5°C7°C
Avg high / low9° / 4°11° / 3°
Rainfall78 mm27 mm
Rainy days154
Humidity89%70%
Air quality (AQI)37156

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

London vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in London or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, 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 9°C high / 4°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 27 mm.