What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Shangri-La in December?

In December, Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 7°C high / -2°C low with about 10 mm.

Shanghai vs Shangri-La in December

Shangri-La is the better pick in December — 81 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shangri-La is cold, dry, clean air, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Shangri-La — December climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Shanghai	🇨🇳 Shangri-La
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	9°C	3°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	7° / -2°
Rainfall	35 mm	10 mm
Rainy days	6	2
Humidity	72%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	156	37

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

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Shanghai vs Shangri-La in December — FAQ

Is December better in Shanghai or Shangri-La?: Shangri-La is the better pick in December — 81 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shangri-La is cold, dry, clean air, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Shangri-La in December?: In December, Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 7°C high / -2°C low with about 10 mm.