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Wuyuan in December

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May (flower season) and Sep–Oct (cooler weather)). Across China: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; China overall
Prices: Low; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May (flower season) and Sep–Oct (cooler weather)). 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

Long-term averages

WuyuanHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 6 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 Wuyuan, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Dec: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Mar: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Mar: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 6 (better)
Mar: 8
Crowds
Dec: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 0

December: Outside the best window (Mar–May (flower season) and Sep–Oct (cooler weather)). Across China: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.

March: Inside Wuyuan's best window: Mar–May (flower season) and Sep–Oct (cooler weather).

Wuyuan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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