Dunhuang weather in December (Gansu, China)

Curious about the December weather in Dunhuang? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Dunhuang generally has very low temperatures and almost no snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -10°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Dunhuang in December usually receives almost no snow/rainfall, averaging around 2.7 mm for the month. Typically around 1 day of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dunhuang. April, May, June, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dunhuang, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 55%  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 72%  

Where to go in China in December

Find out more about the weather in China in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Dunhuang in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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