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

In December, Qingdao averages 8°C high / -3°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm.

Qingdao vs Shanghai in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Qingdao is cold, dry.

Qingdao vs Shanghai — December climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Qingdao	🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	2°C	9°C
Avg high / low	8° / -3°	12° / 3°
Rainfall	12 mm	35 mm
Rainy days	2	6
Humidity	63%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	98	156

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

Month by month

Qingdao 🇨🇳 Chinacold, dry · best September53
Shanghai 🇨🇳 Chinacold, a little rain, poor air quality · best October68

Qingdao vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Qingdao or Shanghai?: Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Qingdao is cold, dry.
What is the weather like in Qingdao vs Shanghai in December?: In December, Qingdao averages 8°C high / -3°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm.