Reykjavík vs Shanghai in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 32 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, poor air quality, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Reykjavík vs ShanghaiDecember climate, side by side

ReykjavíkShanghai
Comfort score32/100 (F)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high-5°C7°C
Avg high / low0° / -5°11° / 3°
Rainfall93 mm27 mm
Rainy days134
Humidity79%70%
Air quality (AQI)37156

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

Reykjavík vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Reykjavík or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in December — 67 vs 32 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, dry, poor air quality, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Reykjavík vs Shanghai in December?
In December, Reykjavík averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 93 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 27 mm.