Weather in Shanghai for December 2026
In general, the average temperature in Shanghai at the beginning of December is 14 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 10.6 °C by the end of December.
With an average of 4 rainy days, Shanghai experiences minimal rainfall in December.
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Shanghai Weather December
Temperatures trend during December in Shanghai
December weather in Shanghai day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. |  Sunny | 12° /7° | 0.5 mm | 4 | |
| 2 Dec. |  Overcast | 14° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 3 Dec. |  Cloudy | 13° /7° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 4 Dec. | Sunny | 14° /8° | 1.2 mm | 4 | |
| 5 Dec. | Sunny | 14° /7° | 1.2 mm | 4 | |
| 6 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /8° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 7 Dec. | Sunny | 15° /8° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 8 Dec. |  Partly cloudy | 15° /9° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 9 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 16° /10° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
| 10 Dec. |  Patchy rain possible | 16° /10° | 2 mm | 4 | |
| 11 Dec. | Overcast | 14° /8° | 1.7 mm | 4 | |
| 12 Dec. | Overcast | 12° /7° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /5° | 0.7 mm | 4 | |
| 14 Dec. | Sunny | 11° /5° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| 15 Dec. | Sunny | 12° /3° | 1.1 mm | 4 | |
| 16 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 11° /5° | 1.4 mm | 3 | |
| 17 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 9° /2° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 18 Dec. | Sunny | 9° /2° | 2.4 mm | 3 | |
| 19 Dec. | Overcast | 11° /4° | 1.7 mm | 3 | |
| 20 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /4° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 21 Dec. | Sunny | 10° /3° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 22 Dec. | Sunny | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 23 Dec. | Overcast | 11° /4° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 24 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 10° /4° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 25 Dec. | Sunny | 9° /2° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 26 Dec. | Overcast | 10° /3° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 27 Dec. | Sunny | 11° /3° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| 28 Dec. | Overcast | 11° /4° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 29 Dec. | Sunny | 12° /4° | 0.8 mm | 3 | |
| 30 Dec. | Sunny | 11° /3° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 31 Dec. | Sunny | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 3 | |
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Shanghai weather in December vs November vs January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |
| Temperatures | 18°/13° | 12°/6° | 10°/4° |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind | 16.2 km/h | 15.1 km/h | 15.1 km/h |
| Humidity | 56% | 52% | 54% |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 4 days | 5 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 23 days | 27 days | 25 days |
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Cold & raw · highs around 12 °C, occasional showers
As you prepare for your trip to Shanghai in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Shanghai, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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