Shangri-La weather in December (Yunnan, China)

Is Shangri-La a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Shangri-La includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -6°C.

Precipitation

Shangri-La in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. You can typically expect 4 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shangri-La climate page with graphs.

 

Shangri-La, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 58%  

Where to go in China in December

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shangri-La.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.