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Kashgar weather in December (Xinjiang, China)

What's the typical weather in Kashgar for December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Kashgar usually has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -7°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Kashgar in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 7 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 2 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 159 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 Kashgar. April, May, June, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kashgar, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
WindspeedWindspeed 29 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 159 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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