Qinghai weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Qinghai in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C and nighttime temperatures around -16°C in Xining. 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.
December is a dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 5.2 mm in Xining. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Xining. Meanwhile, Xining enjoys approximately 228 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Qinghai for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Qinghai climate page.
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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.
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