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Normal weather for China in December

It's cold in December in China with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and -4°C.

In December, there is an average of 1,1 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. Of the total precipitation, about 0,8 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

China in December

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Temperature Average Temperature
4°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
7°C 12°C
Sun Low Temp
2°C 4°C
Rain Total Precipitation
1,1 mm 133 mm
Rain Rainy Days
1 day 17 days
Snow Total Snowfall
0,8 cm 9,7 cm
Snow Snowy Days
1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in China with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around -5°C. No precipitation expected at the start of the month; it’ll be sunny.

With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 4°C, with nights around -8°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in China is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -8°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature records for China in December

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Daily Temperature in December in China

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for China, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in December in China

Daily Precipitation in December in China

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for China, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 1 day of precipitation in China.

Daily Precipitation in December in China

Daily Snowfall in December in China

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in China, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.

Daily Snowfall in December in China

Daily UV Index in December in China

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in China, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in December in China

Temperature in December in China Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in China, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in December in China Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in China Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in China, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in China Over the Years

Snowfall in December in China per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in December in China, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in December in China over the past years

Daily Climate in December for China

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in China. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Weather experiences in December in China

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Average Weather in China by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for China. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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