What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Xi'an in December?

In December, Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Xi'an averages 8°C high / -1°C low with about 10 mm.

Shanghai vs Xi'an in December

Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Xi'an is cold, dry, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Xi'an — December climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Shanghai	🇨🇳 Xi'an
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	9°C	4°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	8° / -1°
Rainfall	35 mm	10 mm
Rainy days	6	2
Humidity	72%	57%
Air quality (AQI)	156	156

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

Month by month

Shanghai vs Xi'an in December — FAQ

Is December better in Shanghai or Xi'an?: Shanghai is the better pick in December — 68 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Xi'an is cold, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Xi'an in December?: In December, Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Xi'an averages 8°C high / -1°C low with about 10 mm.