Paris vs Shanghai in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, poor air quality, while Paris is cold, rainy, clean air.

Paris vs ShanghaiDecember climate, side by side

ParisShanghai
Comfort score55/100 (D)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high5°C7°C
Avg high / low9° / 4°11° / 3°
Rainfall95 mm27 mm
Rainy days144
Humidity86%70%
Air quality (AQI)42156

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

Paris vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Paris or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, poor air quality, while Paris is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Paris vs Shanghai in December?
In December, Paris averages 9°C high / 4°C low with about 95 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 27 mm.