Sichuan weather in December
Planning a getaway to Sichuan this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Sichuan in December?
Sichuan is a region in China. Sichuan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. December falls during the winter season.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Jiuzhaigou at -2°C and moderate in Suining at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Suining and -16°C in Jiuzhaigou.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Daocheng with an average of 8.8 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Dujiangyan with 80 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Chengdu usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. Chengdu experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 50 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sichuan in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sichuan climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Sichuan?
Chengdu
In December Chengdu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Emeishan
In December Emeishan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Jiuzhaigou
In December Jiuzhaigou generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mianyang
In December Mianyang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ya'an
In December Ya'an 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.
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Is December the best time to visit Sichuan?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Sichuan with overall tolerable weather in Chengdu. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Sichuan is in March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Chengdu. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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