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Nanjing weather in December (Jiangsu, China)

Curious about the December weather in Nanjing? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Nanjing typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Nanjing in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 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. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 137 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, September and October typically offer 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 Nanjing climate page with graphs.

 

Nanjing, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 137 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Nanjing in December?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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