December weather forecast
China

December in China marks the transition into winter, with a distinct drop in temperatures nationwide. Rainfall levels continue to decrease, resulting in dry conditions, while northern and high-altitude regions begin to experience the onset of snow.

Northern China, including Beijing, plunges into the chill of winter, with temperatures ranging from -6°C (21.2°F) to 4°C (39.2°F). A similar scenario unfolds in northeastern cities like Harbin, where temperatures can vary from -18°C (-0.4°F) to -8°C (17.6°F). These colder conditions often come with the first snowfall of the season, especially in northern and northeastern China.

In southern China, Guangzhou maintains a more temperate climate. Temperatures typically range from 10°C (50°F) to 18°C (64.4°F), offering a milder winter experience compared to the northern regions. The high-altitude province of Yunnan experiences cooler temperatures, typically between 4°C (39.2°F) and 15°C (59°F).

As December progresses, rainfall across China continues to decrease. This marks one of the driest months of the year for most parts of the country, with the southeastern regions receiving minimal precipitation.

In high-altitude areas such as Mount Everest, winter conditions intensify, with temperatures dropping between -25.9°C (-14.6°F) and -34.1°C (-29.4°F). Snowfall is more frequent and heavier compared to November, signifying the full arrival of winter in these regions.

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• Beijing - December »
  In Beijing, during December, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Beijing, in December, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.
• Shanghai - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Shanghai is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight. With an average relative humidity of 71%, December is the least humid month in Shanghai.
• Guangzhou - December »
  December in Guangzhou witnesses mild winter weather, as temperatures continue to decline reaching the year's coldest readouts, between 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 20.6°C (69.1°F). December has the shortest days of the year in Guangzhou with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight.
• Shenzhen - December »
  In Shenzhen in December, the average water temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). In Shenzhen in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.
• Chengdu - December »
  In Chengdu in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Chengdu during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
• Hangzhou - December »
  The month with the least rainfall in Hangzhou is December, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically collects 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 73%, December is the least humid month in Hangzhou, China.
• Wuhan - December »
  The month with the least rainfall in Wuhan is December, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically collects 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 74%, December is the least humid month in Wuhan.
• Xi'an - December »
  The month with the least rainfall in Xi'an is December, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:34.
• Nanjing - December »
  The month with the least rainfall in Nanjing is December, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically collects 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Nanjing is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
• Chongqing - December »
  The month with the least rainfall in Chongqing is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Chongqing is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
• Tianjin - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Tianjin with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight. The month with the least sunshine in Tianjin is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.
• Suzhou - December »
  With an average relative humidity of 65%, December is the least humid month in Suzhou, China. In Suzhou, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.