Shigatse weather in December (Tibet, China)

What should you pack for a trip to Shigatse in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Shigatse generally includes low temperatures and almost no snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C.

Precipitation

Shigatse in December usually receives almost no snow/rainfall, averaging around 2.1 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. Climate data suggests that about 0 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shigatse, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 2.1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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