Weather in December in Qinghai
Planning a trip to Qinghai this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Qinghai in December?
Qinghai is a region in China. December in Qinghai generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C and nighttime temperatures around -16°C in Xining. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Qinghai in December, check out the map below. In many areas in China, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Qinghai, check out the map below.
Precipitation
December is a dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 5.2 mm in Xining. In Xining, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 228 hours of sunshine in Xining. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Qinghai climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit China, check out our Qinghai's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Qinghai?
Xining
In December Xining generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Golmud
In December Golmud generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Qinghai?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Xining, December may not be the ideal time to visit Qinghai.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly perfect weather in Xining. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Qinghai.
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