Weather in December in Shanxi
Thinking about venturing to Shanxi this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Shanxi in December?
Shanxi is a region in China. The weather in Shanxi in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and almost no precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Taihuai at -2°C to cold in Yuncheng at 7°C. At night it cools down to -3°C in Yuncheng and -14°C in Taihuai. In numerous regions in China, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
December is a very dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 4.6 mm in Taiyuan. In Taiyuan, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Taiyuan enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Shanxi, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shanxi's yearly weather, check out our Shanxi climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanxi?
Taiyuan
In December Taiyuan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pingyao
In December Pingyao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Datong
In December Datong generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Linfen
In December Linfen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Yuncheng
In December Yuncheng generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanxi, in China.
Is December the best time to visit Shanxi?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Taiyuan, December may not be the ideal time to visit Shanxi.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Taiyuan. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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