China in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in China in december 2025
Here, find the the weather forecast for the month of december for most popular cities in China. These predictions are statistics for december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Beijing
very bad weather 24.3cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Clear/Sunny
75% of time
17%
7%
3%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
72% of time
18%
10%
2%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Clear/Sunny
73% of time
16%
9%
3%
Weather at 3am
25°F
73%
16%
8%
4%
Where to go in China in december?
Where to go in China in december: destination map
Where to go in each region in december?
| East Coast of China (Shanghai, Wenzhou, Yancheng...) | 49°F to 61°F | 2 à 6 days | 52°F to 65°F | bad weather* |
| Hong Kong (Hong Kong Island, Tai Po, Kowloon...) | 70°F | 2 à 3 days | 70°F to 72°F | good weather |
| North of China (Beijing, Qingdao, Pingyao...) | 2°F to 49°F | 0 à 1 days | 49°F to 52°F | very bad weather |
| North West of China (Xi'an, Urumqi, Jiuquan (Gansu)...) | 22°F to 49°F | 0 à 1 days | very bad weather | |
| Northeast of China (Harbin, Dalian, Qiqihar...) | 11°F to 40°F | 0 à 1 days | 41°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
| South East of China (Guangzhou (Canton), Guilin, Hainan island (Haikou)...) | 59°F to 77°F | 1 à 5 days | 65°F to 77°F | good weather* |
| Southern Central of China (Chengdu, Wuhan, Zhangjiajie...) | 38°F to 58°F | 1 à 6 days | very bad weather* | |
| Tibet (Lhasa, Shigatsé, Chamdo...) | 29°F to 41°F | 0 à 1 days | very bad weather | |
| Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang, Yuanyang...) | 52°F to 65°F | 1 à 2 days | very bad weather* |
Where should you go in China in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in China in december ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
Good news: It is not perfect, however, the weather in China that month is good in Xiamen, Hainan island (Haikou), Hong Kong, Canton, Sanya, Macao, Victoria Peak and Shenzhen. I allows to savor tours in these places. And even why not take a little time to lazing in the sun!
If you do not go lazing in the sun, but, for example to go sightseeing around, the cities of Fuzhou, Kunming, Yunnan, Yangshuo and Guilin have a ok but correct weather for it in december. Eventually, it is not advisable to travel to Chengdu, Jilin, Xinjiang, Shanghai, Urumqi, Suzhou, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Wuhan, Beijing, Kachgar, Delingha, Harbin, Hangzhou and Qingdao that month because the climate is pretty unfavorable.
Climate in China in december
Climate in Beijing in december
In december, the mean temperature in Beijing is 32°F (maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 25°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh there in this month. Plan to cover you well! It's raining really exceptionally during the month of december. You stay dry throughout your journey!
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||
| Humidity | 46% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 18% | ||
| Length of day | 09:21 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Guangzhou (Canton) in december
In december, the mean temperature in Canton is 65°F (maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate quite nice in this city in this month. With 1.7in over 3 days, rainfall can happen throughout your trip. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With good weather conditions, the month of december is an advisable month to go in this city.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 69% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 10:44 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Hong Kong in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Hong Kong is 67°F (maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 63°F). The climate nice there in december. With 2in over 3 days, you will experience some showers during your trip. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, december is a good month to go in this city in China.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 70°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 10:47 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Kunming in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Kunming is 50°F (maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is quite fresh there in this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. With about 1.3in over 1 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your vacations.
With proper weather, december is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in this locality in China.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (5%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 10:36 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Shanghai in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Shanghai is 50°F (maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is quite cold in this city in december, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. With 3.3in over 5 days, rainfall can happen for your journey. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of december is not recommended month to go in this city in China.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 53°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 72% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 10:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
All cities in China in december
| Beijing in december | very bad weather |
| Guangzhou (Canton) in december | good weather |
| Hong Kong in december | good weather |
| Kunming in december | very bad weather |
| Shanghai in december | bad weather |
| Chengdu in december | tolerable weather |
| Dalian in december | very bad weather |
| Guilin in december | tolerable weather |
| Hainan island (Haikou) in december | tolerable weather |
| Harbin in december | very bad weather |
| Jiuquan (Gansu) in december | very bad weather |
| Lijiang in december | very bad weather |
| Pingyao in december | very bad weather |
| Qingdao in december | very bad weather |
| Qiqihar in december | very bad weather |
| Tibet in december | very bad weather |
| Urumqi in december | very bad weather |
| Wenzhou in december | tolerable weather |
| Wuhan in december | bad weather |
| Xi'an in december | very bad weather |
| Yancheng in december | very bad weather |
Weather data for China in december:
Weather data for China in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in China. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in China can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to China.