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During December, Dalian experiences low daytime temperatures of 5°C (41°F) and cooler nights around 0°C (32°F). As part of the winter season, some snow/rainfall is to be expected.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June and September typically offer the best circumstances for Dalian.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Dalian typically drop from around 5°C (41°F) at the start of December to approximately 1°C (34°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -7°C (19°F) to -1°C (30°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Dalian spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Dalian between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of China in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Dalian in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. With water temperatures around 12°C (54°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Go to Xinjiang in China
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Mount Kailash
The best time for a Kailash tour/trekking is from mid-May to mid-October when the temperature is most pleasant. It is warm, dry and sunny in that period.