Heilongjiang Weather in December

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

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Harbin Daqing Mudanjiang Jiamusi

Are you planning a trip a to Heilongjiang, China in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Heilongjiang in December

Heilongjiang, China is a region in China. In December, Heilongjiang experiences a range of weather conditions, with very cold temperatures and low precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -20°C (-4°F) in Mohe to -8°C (18°F) in Mudanjiang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -18°C (0°F) in Mudanjiang and -31°C (-24°F) in Mohe. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To explore the conditions in Heilongjiang, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Daqing with an average of 7.9 mm (0.3 in) to low snowfall in Jiamusi with 14 mm (0.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Harbin gets around 143 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 Heilongjiang by month

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Best Places to Visit in Heilongjiang in December

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

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 Heilongjiang

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

Temperature range in Heilongjiang (December)

Precipitation variation in Heilongjiang (December)

Harbin

In December Harbin generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C (16°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C (-4°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-20°C (-4°F)
-23°C (-9°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
143 hours
155 hours
Monthly snowfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Harbin →

Daqing

In December Daqing generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C (-4°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-20°C (-4°F)
-22°C (-8°F)
Monthly snowfall
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Daqing →

Mudanjiang

In December Mudanjiang generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C (0°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-18°C (0°F)
-21°C (-6°F)
Monthly snowfall
26 mm (1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mudanjiang →

Jiamusi

In December Jiamusi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C (-6°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-21°C (-6°F)
-24°C (-11°F)
Monthly snowfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jiamusi →

Mohe

In December Mohe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -20°C (-4°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -31°C (-24°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-20°C (-4°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Min temperature
-22°C (-8°F)
-31°C (-24°F)
-32°C (-26°F)
Monthly snowfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mohe →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Harbin -9°C (16°F) -20°C (-4°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Daqing -10°C (14°F) -20°C (-4°F) 7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Mudanjiang -8°C (18°F) -18°C (0°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Jiamusi -10°C (14°F) -21°C (-6°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Mohe -20°C (-4°F) -31°C (-24°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Wudalianchi -13°C (9°F) -24°C (-11°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)

Heilongjiang weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Heilongjiang, China typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Harbin average around -9°C (16°F), and temperatures drop to about -20°C (-4°F) at night.

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

In Harbin, the average daytime high in December is -9°C (16°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -20°C (-4°F).

Does Heilongjiang, China get a lot of snow in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Heilongjiang, China during December, with Harbin averaging close to 11 mm (0.4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Heilongjiang, China?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Heilongjiang, China with often poor weather in Harbin.

On average, the best time to visit Heilongjiang, China is in May and September with generally perfect weather in Harbin. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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