Jiuzhaigou weather in December (Sichuan, China)

Looking to travel to Jiuzhaigou in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Jiuzhaigou generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -16°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Jiuzhaigou in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  

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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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 Jiuzhaigou in December?

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 in December.

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

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