Yunnan weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Yunnan in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Yunnan in December?
Yunnan is a region in China. Yunnan has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, winter is in full swing.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Deqen at 1°C and warm in Jinghong at 25°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Jinghong and -13°C in Deqen.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Lijiang with an average of 13 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Yuanyang with 56 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Lijiang. Meanwhile, Lijiang enjoys approximately 265 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Yunnan for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Yunnan climate page.
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Average weather in Lijiang
In December Lijiang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kunming
In December Kunming generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Shangri-La
In December Shangri-La generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jinghong
In December Jinghong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Xishuangbanna
In December Xishuangbanna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Yunnan?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Yunnan with overall pleasant weather in Lijiang. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April offering mostly perfect weather in Lijiang. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be poor.
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