Shanxi Weather in December

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

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Taiyuan Pingyao Datong Linfen

Planning a trip to Shanxi, China this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Shanxi in December

Shanxi, China 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 (28°F) to cold in Yuncheng at 7°C (45°F). At night it cools down to -3°C (27°F) in Yuncheng and -14°C (7°F) 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.

For specific regional insights in Shanxi, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 4.6 mm (0.2 in) in Taiyuan. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Taiyuan, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Taiyuan gets approximately 162 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 Shanxi by month

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Best Places to Visit in Shanxi in December

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

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 Shanxi

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

Temperature range in Shanxi (December)

Precipitation variation in Shanxi (December)

Taiyuan

In December Taiyuan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
162 hours
173 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Taiyuan →

Pingyao

In December Pingyao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Pingyao →

Datong

In December Datong generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Monthly snowfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Datong →

Linfen

In December Linfen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Linfen →

Yuncheng

In December Yuncheng generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
8 mm (0.3 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Yuncheng →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taiyuan 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Pingyao 5°C (41°F) -7°C (19°F) 4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Datong -1°C (30°F) -13°C (9°F) 4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Linfen 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Yuncheng 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Yangquan 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)

Shanxi weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Shanxi, China in December. The popular destination of Taiyuan averages 3°C (37°F) by day and -8°C (18°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Taiyuan averages a daytime maximum of 3°C (37°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -8°C (18°F).

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

Not particularly. Taiyuan averages just 4.6 mm (0.2 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Shanxi, China.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Shanxi, China?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Taiyuan, December may not be the ideal time to visit Shanxi, China.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Shanxi.

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