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

In December, Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Ürümqi averages -4°C high / -13°C low with about 12 mm.

Shanghai vs Ürümqi in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Ürümqi is freezing, dry, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Ürümqi — December climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Ürümqi
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	36/100 (F)
Feels-like high	9°C	-8°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	-4° / -13°
Rainfall	35 mm	12 mm
Rainy days	6	4
Humidity	72%	58%
Air quality (AQI)	156	126

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

Shanghai vs Ürümqi in December — FAQ

Is December better in Shanghai or Ürümqi?: Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Ürümqi is freezing, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Ürümqi in December?: In December, Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Ürümqi averages -4°C high / -13°C low with about 12 mm.