Guizhou Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Guizhou, China in December.

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Guiyang Zhenyuan Liping Xingyi

Planning a journey to Guizhou, China this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Guizhou in December

Guizhou, China is a region in China. December in Guizhou generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Bijie at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Xingyi at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Xingyi and 2°C (36°F) in Bijie.

For specific regional insights in Guizhou, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kaili with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Zunyi with 67 mm (2.6 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Guiyang usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Guiyang sees roughly 63 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Guizhou in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Guizhou.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Guizhou

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Guizhou, China?

Temperature range in Guizhou (December)

Precipitation variation in Guizhou (December)

Guiyang

In December Guiyang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
63 hours
42 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Guiyang →

Zhenyuan

In December Zhenyuan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Zhenyuan →

Liping

In December Liping generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Liping →

Xingyi

In December Xingyi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Xingyi →

Zunyi

In December Zunyi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Zunyi →

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In our records: China December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in China dropped to -50°C (-58°F) in Ergun on December 31, 2009.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Guizhou in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Guiyang 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Zhenyuan 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Liping 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Xingyi 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Zunyi 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Kaili 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Guizhou weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Guizhou, China in December?

In December, Guizhou, China generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Guiyang sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Guizhou, China in December?

Daytime temperatures in Guiyang peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in December, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Guizhou, China get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Guizhou, China during December, with Guiyang averaging close to 57 mm (2.2 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Guizhou, China?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Guizhou, China due to the typically unpleasant weather in Guiyang.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, August, September and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Guiyang. The weather in January and June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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