Weather in December in Shanghai Area
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.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Shanghai. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shanghai Area in December, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in Shanghai Area 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 to moderate rainfall in Nanhui with 56 mm. 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
Shanghai enjoys a balanced 128 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a more detailed look at Shanghai Area's conditions throughout the year, check out our Shanghai Area climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanghai Area?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
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