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

In December, Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 29 mm.

Shanghai vs Xiamen in December

Xiamen is the better pick in December — 89 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xiamen is nice, dry, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Xiamen — December climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Xiamen
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	9°C	19°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	21° / 13°
Rainfall	35 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	6	4
Humidity	72%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	156	86

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

Shanghai vs Xiamen in December — FAQ

Is December better in Shanghai or Xiamen?: Xiamen is the better pick in December — 89 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xiamen is nice, dry, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Xiamen in December?: In December, Shanghai averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 35 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 29 mm.