Jiuzhaigou weather in December (Sichuan, China)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Jiuzhaigou during December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

December in Jiuzhaigou generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -16°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Jiuzhaigou in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 4 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Jiuzhaigou. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November 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 Jiuzhaigou climate page with graphs.

 

Jiuzhaigou, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

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

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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 Jiuzhaigou 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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