Shanghai Area weather in December
Planning a journey to Shanghai Area this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Shanghai Area in December?
Shanghai Area is a region in China. December in Shanghai Area generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Shanghai.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chongming with an average of 44 mm to moderate rainfall in Nanhui with 56 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Shanghai usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 128 hours of sunlight expected in Shanghai. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Shanghai Area for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shanghai Area climate page.
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Popular destinations in Shanghai Area
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanghai Area?
Average weather in Shanghai
In December Shanghai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Songjiang
In December Songjiang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jiading
In December Jiading generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Qingpu
In December Qingpu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nanhui
In December Nanhui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanghai Area, in China.
Is December the best time to visit Shanghai Area?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Shanghai Area due to the typically unpleasant weather in Shanghai.
Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Shanghai. In contrast, January and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
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