How hot is Beijing in December?

Daytime highs in Beijing in December average 3°C (37°F); nights drop to about -6°C.

Does it rain in Beijing in December?

Expect around 0.6 rainy days and 3 mm of rainfall in December.

Is December a good time to visit Beijing?

December is a challenging month to visit Beijing — consider March–May & September–October instead. Overall travel score: 2.8/10. The best months are March–May & September–October.

Beijing weather in December

December is a challenging month to visit Beijing — consider March–May & September–October instead. Expect highs around 3°C, lows near -6°C, and about 0.6 days with rain.

2.8 · Challengingtravel score for December

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Avg high

3°C

Avg low

-6°C

Rainfall

3 mm

Rain days

0.6

Sunshine

7.9 h/day

Daylight

9.2 h

What to pack for Beijing in December

serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers

Humidity averages 43%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How December compares

Best months in Beijing: March–May & September–October. See the full best time to visit Beijing guide.

Beijing in December: the details

In December, Beijing sees average daytime highs of 3°C (37°F) and overnight lows of -6°C (21°F). Rainfall totals roughly 3 mm across 0.6 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.9 hours per day with 9.2 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 43%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Beijing, China (39.91, 116.4) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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