Pekin in December
4.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 4°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
4°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
8Rainy days (58 mm)
9:07 hDaylight
07:21Sunrise · 16:28 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 4°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°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 (2.4 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 | 1°C | -7°C | 54 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 4°C | -5°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 77 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 18°C | 7°C | 114 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 119 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 28°C | 18°C | 118 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 30°C | 20°C | 93 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 29°C | 19°C | 77 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 78 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 19°C | 8°C | 78 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 11°C | 2°C | 73 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 4°C | -4°C | 58 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Pekin in December?
Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Pekin?
The best months are September, August, July.