Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
China in December
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
21mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
4°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December7°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December21mm average rain
December is one of China's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.9 hours average sun
December is below China's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December4°C average sea
December is below China's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December39 weather score
December scores below China's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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