Yushu weather in December (China)

Is December a good time to explore Yushu weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Yushu tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -25°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Yushu in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Snow is expected on roughly 2 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 198 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Yushu. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Yushu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -25°C  

Max Temperature -10°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 43%  

Windspeed 1 m/s  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 64%  

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

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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 Yushu 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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