Chengdu weather in December (Sichuan, China)

Will it be warm or cold in Chengdu this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Chengdu tends to experience moderate temperatures and low rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 12°C, cooling off to about 5°C at night.

Precipitation

Chengdu in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Past climate data indicates that roughly 8 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 50 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chengdu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 50 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 16%  

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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