Hebei Weather in December

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

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Shijiazhuang Qinhuangdao Baoding Chengde

Planning a trip to Hebei, China this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Hebei in December

Hebei, China is a region in China. December in Hebei generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with almost no precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Chengde at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Shijiazhuang at 6°C (43°F). At night it cools down to -5°C (23°F) in Shijiazhuang and -11°C (12°F) in Chengde.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hebei, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 4.7 mm (0.2 in) in Shijiazhuang.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Shijiazhuang gets around 157 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Hebei by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hebei — and find the best time to visit. (based on Shijiazhuang)

January5°C (41°F) February9°C (48°F) March16°C (61°F) April23°C (73°F) May29°C (84°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November13°C (55°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hebei in December

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

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 Hebei

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

Temperature range in Hebei (December)

Precipitation variation in Hebei (December)

Shijiazhuang

In December Shijiazhuang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
157 hours
174 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Shijiazhuang →

Qinhuangdao

In December Qinhuangdao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Qinhuangdao →

Baoding

In December Baoding generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Baoding →

Chengde

In December Chengde generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chengde →

Tangshan

In December Tangshan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Tangshan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hebei, in China.

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 Hebei in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shijiazhuang 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Qinhuangdao 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 6.4 mm (0.3 in)
Baoding 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Chengde 0°C (32°F) -11°C (12°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Tangshan 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Langfang 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)

Hebei weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Hebei, China typically experiences unpleasant weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Shijiazhuang average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

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

In Shijiazhuang, the average daytime high in December is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does Hebei, China get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Shijiazhuang averages just 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Hebei, China.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Hebei, China?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Shijiazhuang, December may not be the ideal time to visit Hebei, China.

On average, the best time to visit Hebei, China is in April, May, September and October with generally perfect weather in Shijiazhuang. On the other hand, the weather in July tends to be poor.

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