Shangri-La weather in December (Yunnan, China)

Planning a trip to Shangri-La in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Shangri-La generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C.

Shangri-La in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Shangri-La in December?

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 in December.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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