Beijing in December
5.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-7°CAvg low
1Rainy days (3 mm)
9:11 hDaylight
07:35Sunrise · 16:46 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -7°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (1.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -9°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.1 |
| February | 6°C | -5°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 5.9 |
| March | 13°C | 0°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 22°C | 9°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| May | 29°C | 15°C | 35 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 32°C | 20°C | 75 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 33°C | 23°C | 160 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| September | 27°C | 16°C | 56 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 20°C | 8°C | 32 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 10°C | -1°C | 14 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 3°C | -7°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Beijing in December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -7°C.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
The best months are April, May, September, October.