Weather in Shanghai in December
In an average December, Shanghai sees a daily high around 11°C and a low around 3°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 11°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 6°C to 16°C |
| Average low | 3°C |
| Typical low range | -2°C to 8°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
23°C
2023-12-09
Lowest
-1°C
1991-12-28
Low
Highest
15°C
2018-12-03
Lowest
-8°C
1991-12-29
Feels-like
Highest
15°C
2018-12-03
Lowest
-18°C
1991-12-28
Humidity
Highest
14.2 g/m³
2018-12-03
Lowest
2.2 g/m³
2010-12-31
Wind
Highest
64 km/h
2020-12-29
Lowest
7 km/h
2009-12-11
Precip
Wettest
141 mm
2018
Driest
0 mm
1987
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