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

In December, Seoul averages 4°C high / -4°C low with about 26 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm.

Seoul vs Shanghai in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Seoul is cold, dry.

Seoul vs Shanghai — December climate, side by side

	Seoul	Shanghai
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	0°C	9°C
Avg high / low	4° / -4°	12° / 3°
Rainfall	26 mm	35 mm
Rainy days	5	6
Humidity	63%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	77	156

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

Seoul vs Shanghai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Seoul or Shanghai?: Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Seoul is cold, dry.
What is the weather like in Seoul vs Shanghai in December?: In December, Seoul averages 4°C high / -4°C low with about 26 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm.