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Lanzhou weather in December (Gansu, China)

Planning a trip to Lanzhou in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Lanzhou generally has low temperatures and almost no snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -8°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.

Lanzhou in December usually receives almost no snow/rainfall, averaging around 4.1 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 150 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lanzhou. April, May, June, July, August and September 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 Lanzhou climate page with graphs.

 

Lanzhou, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 59%  
SunshineSunshine 150 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50%  

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 Lanzhou 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
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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