Hangzhou weather in December (Zhejiang, China)

How is December weather typically in Hangzhou? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Hangzhou includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 13°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 4°C.

Precipitation

Hangzhou in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 128 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures October generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hangzhou, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 128 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hangzhou.

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