The weather in December in China
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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for China. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 14°C in 2021, China reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 4°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
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.
Daily weather 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.
December weather comparison
| China | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 4°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 7°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | -10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 1,1 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,8 cm | 9,7 cm |
| 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.
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.
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.
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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 charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in China
Temperature in December in China over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in China
Total precipitation in December in China over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in China
Snowfall in December in China per year
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.
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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.