Altay weather in December (China)

Interested in knowing the climate of Altay in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Altay generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -8°C, cooling off to about -18°C at night. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Altay in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 8 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 136 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Altay. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Altay climate page with graphs.

 

Altay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -18°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 136 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in December

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Altay should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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