Best time to visit Shanghai in December
December is not among the best months to visit Shanghai (rank 5 of 12, score 67/100). The best months are October, May, April.
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Is December the best time to visit Shanghai?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, December places #5 with a score of 67/100. The recommended months are October, May, April.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 51.5/100 | 10.6°C high is below the ideal 16–25°C comfort band |
| Rain | 85.1/100 | dry (only 22.1 mm of rain over ~9 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 70/100 | fairly sunny (7 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 10.6°C / low 2.6°C, 22.1 mm rain, 7 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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