Weather in December in Hunan
Are you planning a trip a to Hunan in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Hunan in December?
Hunan is a region in China. December in Hunan generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Zhangjiajie at 11°C to mild in Hezhou at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Hezhou and 3°C in Zhangjiajie.To explore the conditions in Hunan in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yueyang with an average of 43 mm to moderate rainfall in Fenghuang with 70 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Changsha, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 103 hours of sunlight expected in Changsha. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Hunan climate page.
Where to go in Hunan in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Hunan?
Changsha
In December Changsha generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Zhangjiajie
In December Zhangjiajie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Fenghuang
In December Fenghuang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Zhuzhou
In December Zhuzhou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Hengyang
In December Hengyang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Hunan?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Hunan with often unpleasant weather in Changsha.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Changsha. In contrast, January, February, May, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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