Chengde in December
4.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -1°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
-1°CAvg high
-12°CAvg low
1Rainy days (4 mm)
9:04 hDaylight
07:32Sunrise · 16:36 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -1°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -12°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 (1.1 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 | -14°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 2°C | -10°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 9°C | -3°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.2 |
| April | 17°C | 4°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 23°C | 10°C | 46 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| June | 27°C | 15°C | 101 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 28°C | 19°C | 152 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 114 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| September | 23°C | 11°C | 61 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 15°C | 3°C | 35 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 6°C | -5°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.7 |
| December | -1°C | -12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Chengde in December?
Daytime highs average -1°C and nights about -12°C.
When is the best time to visit Chengde?
The best months are May, September, April.