Nanjing weather in December (China)

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

Temperatures

During December, Nanjing is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Nanjing in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. On average, there are about 8 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 162 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Nanjing. February, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August 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 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Xiamen, China (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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?

For visitors traveling to Nanjing, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nanjing.

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