When to go · Emeishan
Emeishan in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across China: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- China overall
- Prices
- Low
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across China: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- EmeishanHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Low
- Prices · China overall
- Low
China overall: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Emeishan, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Dec: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 4 (better)
Apr: 31
Crowds
Dec: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Dec: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across China: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.
April: Inside Emeishan's best window: Apr–Oct.
Emeishan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings