Zhangye weather in December (Gansu, China)

How does the weather in Zhangye usually fare in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Zhangye includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 2°C. At night, it falls to around -12°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Zhangye in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 5.5 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly a single day of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Zhangye. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zhangye, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 5.5 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

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

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