When to go · Maoxian
Maoxian in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, some mountain roads may be icy).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- China overall
- Prices
- Low
- China overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, some mountain roads may be icy).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- MaoxianHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 3 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 Maoxian, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Dec: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 3 (better)
Apr: 11
Crowds
Dec: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Dec: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, some mountain roads may be icy).
April: Inside Maoxian's best window: Apr–Oct.
Maoxian: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings