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Shanghai Area Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shanghai Area, China in December.

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Shanghai Songjiang Jiading Qingpu

Planning a journey to Shanghai Area, China this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Shanghai Area in December

Shanghai Area, China is a region in China. December in Shanghai Area generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Shanghai.

To explore the conditions in Shanghai Area, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chongming with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Nanhui with 56 mm (2.2 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Shanghai typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Shanghai as an example - it receives around 128 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Shanghai Area by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shanghai Area - and find the best time to visit. (based on Shanghai)

January9°C (48°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) July33°C (91°F) This monthAugust32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shanghai Area in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shanghai Area.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Shanghai Area

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Shanghai Area, China?

Temperature range in Shanghai Area (December)

Precipitation variation in Shanghai Area (December)

Shanghai

In December Shanghai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
128 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Shanghai →

Songjiang

In December Songjiang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
128 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Songjiang →

Jiading

In December Jiading generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
128 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Jiading →

Qingpu

In December Qingpu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
128 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Qingpu →

Nanhui

In December Nanhui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
128 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
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In our records: China December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in China dropped to -50°C (-58°F) in Ergun on December 31, 2009.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shanghai Area in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shanghai 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Songjiang 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Jiading 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Qingpu 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Nanhui 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Baoshan 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)

Shanghai Area weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shanghai Area, China in December?

December in Shanghai Area, China brings mixed weather. In Shanghai, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Shanghai Area, China in December?

Average temperatures in Shanghai Area, China during December range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Shanghai.

Does Shanghai Area, China get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Shanghai Area, China during December, with Shanghai averaging close to 46 mm (1.8 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Shanghai Area, China?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Shanghai Area, China due to the typically mixed weather in Shanghai.

Generally speaking, October provides excellent weather in Shanghai. In contrast, January, June and July tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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