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Golmud weather in December (Qinghai, China)

What does the weather outlook for Golmud look like in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Golmud includes very low temperatures and almost no snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 0°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -13°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

Golmud in December usually receives almost no snow/rainfall, averaging around 3.2 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about a single day days of snow/rain.

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

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Golmud, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.2 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  

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.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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