Nanjing weather in December (Jiangsu, China)

Interested in knowing the climate of Nanjing in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Nanjing typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 11°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C.

Precipitation

Nanjing in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 137 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 137 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

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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.

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

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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