December weather forecastBeijing, China
December
Weather in December
In December, Beijing enters the depths of winter. The chilly weather is reminiscent of January with a maximum temperature of 3.7°C (38.7°F), bringing Beijing's weather full circle. Falling daylight hours and fewer hours of sunshine result in a typical winter atmosphere. Although the precipitation lessens, the air becomes more dry and cold. As the year comes to a close, Beijing envelops itself in layers of winter wear.Temperature
December in Beijing implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 10.1°C (50.2°F) to a wintry 3.7°C (38.7°F). During December, Beijing experiences a consistent low-temperature average of -5.8°C (21.6°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Beijing is 49%.Rainfall
In Beijing, during December, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Beijing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.6 days and collects up to 572mm (22.52") of precipitation.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 16:59 CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Beijing, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Beijing, China
- Average high temperature in December: 3.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -5.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.4°C).
Average humidity in December
Beijing, China
- Average humidity in December: 49%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (44%).
Average rainfall in December
Beijing, China
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (185.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.7mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Beijing, China
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.7 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Beijing, China
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average UV index in December
Beijing, China
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
