Henan Weather in December

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

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Zhengzhou Luoyang Kaifeng Dengfeng

Planning a journey to Henan, 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 Henan in December

Henan, China is a region in China. December in Henan generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Dengfeng to 10°C (50°F) in Nanyang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Nanyang and -2°C (28°F) in Dengfeng.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Anyang with an average of 7.2 mm (0.3 in) to low snow/rainfall in Zhumadian with 22 mm (0.9 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Zhengzhou.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Zhengzhou gets approximately 149 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Henan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Henan - and find the best time to visit. (based on Zhengzhou)

January7°C (45°F) February11°C (52°F) March17°C (63°F) April23°C (73°F) May29°C (84°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August31°C (88°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November15°C (59°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Henan in December

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

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 Henan

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

Temperature range in Henan (December)

Precipitation variation in Henan (December)

Zhengzhou

In December Zhengzhou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
149 hours
145 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Zhengzhou →

Luoyang

In December Luoyang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Luoyang →

Kaifeng

In December Kaifeng generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
149 hours
145 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Kaifeng →

Dengfeng

In December Dengfeng generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
149 hours
145 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Dengfeng →

Anyang

In December Anyang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Anyang →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zhengzhou 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Luoyang 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Kaifeng 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Dengfeng 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Anyang 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Jiaozuo 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 9.7 mm (0.4 in)

Henan weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Henan, China brings mixed weather. In Zhengzhou, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Zhengzhou peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

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

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

Is December a Good Time to Visit Henan, China?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Henan, China due to the typically mixed weather in Zhengzhou.

On average, the best time to visit Henan, China is in April, May, September and October with generally excellent weather in Zhengzhou. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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