Changchun weather in December (Jilin, China)

What kind of weather does December bring to Changchun? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Changchun typically brings very low temperatures and low snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -6°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -17°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Changchun in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 5 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Changchun, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 158 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

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 Changchun 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

Interested in more climate information?

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