Chengdu Weather in December

Xiling Snow Hill

December is cold during the daytime and very cold at night. The average high temperature is around 11 °C (52 °F ) and the average low temperature is 5 °C. December is the driest month in Chengdu, but not as dry as most other Chinese cities in winter. It may snow in the mountains, and the sun rarely shines. Bring warm clothing like a thick sweater and an overcoat if you plan to be outside for a long time. Also wear a hat, gloves, and a scarf to avoid catching a cold.

Many tourist attractions are not at their best during December, but you can go to Xiling Snow Hill and Longchi Forest Park to see the beautiful snowy scenery.

December is during the low travel season. Few tourists come to the city, and discounts on hotel rooms and flights are easy to obtain. See our Chengdu Tours.

Chengdu Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data

Date Average High Average Low
December   1 55 °F 12.78 °C 43 °F 6.11 °C
December   2 55 °F 12.78 °C 43 °F 6.11 °C
December   3 54 °F 12.22 °C 43 °F 6.11 °C
December   4 54 °F 12.22 °C 42 °F 5.56 °C
December   5 54 °F 12.22 °C 42 °F 5.56 °C
December   6 54 °F 12.22 °C 42 °F 5.56 °C
December   7 53 °F 11.67 °C 41 °F 5 °C
December   8 53 °F 11.67 °C 41 °F 5 °C
December   9 53 °F 11.67 °C 41 °F 5 °C
December   10 52 °F 11.11 °C 41 °F 5 °C
December   11 52 °F 11.11 °C 40 °F 4.44 °C
December   12 52 °F 11.11 °C 40 °F 4.44 °C
December   13 52 °F 11.11 °C 40 °F 4.44 °C
December   14 51 °F 10.56 °C 39 °F 3.89 °C
December   15 51 °F 10.56 °C 39 °F 3.89 °C
December   16 51 °F 10.56 °C 39 °F 3.89 °C
December   17 50 °F 10 °C 39 °F 3.89 °C
December   18 50 °F 10 °C 38 °F 3.33 °C
December   19 50 °F 10 °C 38 °F 3.33 °C
December   20 50 °F 10 °C 38 °F 3.33 °C
December   21 49 °F 9.44 °C 37 °F 2.78 °C
December   22 49 °F 9.44 °C 37 °F 2.78 °C
December   23 49 °F 9.44 °C 37 °F 2.78 °C
December   24 48 °F 8.89 °C 36 °F 2.22 °C
December   25 48 °F 8.89 °C 36 °F 2.22 °C
December   26 48 °F 8.89 °C 36 °F 2.22 °C
December   27 48 °F 8.89 °C 36 °F 2.22 °C
December   28 47 °F 8.33 °C 35 °F 1.67 °C
December   29 47 °F 8.33 °C 35 °F 1.67 °C
December   30 47 °F 8.33 °C 35 °F 1.67 °C
December   31 47 °F 8.33 °C 35 °F 1.67 °C

Chengdu Climate Information by Month

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Q: Nazrin Asked on 2013-01-15 Reply
Is it snow in Chengdu in Dec? I went to chengdu last 6 yrs during summer & the wetaher is extremely hot.

Hi. It not always snow in Chengdu city in Dec. Even though it snows, it is small. If you want to see beautiful snowy scenery, you could go to Xiling Snow Hill and Longchi Forest Park.

Annie Replied on 2013-01-18
Q: Lau YL Asked on 2012-11-26 Reply
Hi my family planning to visit Chengdu, Hua Long & Jiu Zhai Guo early fr 3 december to 10 dec. Is it still possible to visit Hua Long & JZG during this time.

Hi  Lau, Jiuzhaigou is possible, but Huanglong may be closed, depends on the weather.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-11-29
Q: MARCIA TENG Asked on 2012-11-11 Reply
Our family of four plan to visit Chengdu, Hailuogou, Siling Mountain etc..fr 22-30th Dec. We want the holiday to focus on scenic places, nice local food & some historical must see places. Any good tour package that we can consider. Is Hailuogou & JiuZhai Gou nicer or are they the same?

Hi MARCIA, we can arrange this tour for you. Please let me know the class of hotel, then we will send you a tentative itinerary. Hailuogou & JiuZhai Gou are not same, both of them are amazingly beautiful. But during Dec., some of the lakes are freezen. If you can come in Nov., it would be much better. Or you can wait till next May to visit them.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-11-12
Q: Lee Asked on 2012-09-17 Reply
my family - 4 adults is planning a trip to China in mid-Dec 2012 for 8 days. We would like to visit chengdu, xiling, leshan and ermeishan. Please suggest a tour plan for us with hotel. thank u.
Dear Lee, I’ve send a detail quotation an 8-day Chengdu tour for you starting from Dec.15, 2012 to Dec.22, 2012 with covering Chengdu, Dayi Country (Xiling), Emeishan and Leshan as per your request. Please check your mail box and feel free let me know if you have any question. Nancy Nancy Deng Replied on 2012-09-18
Q: Kong Asked on 2011-04-11 Reply
My planning is travel to Chengdu and Leshan is on december, how you feel is it a good time or any suggest for me to visit any part of chengdu. tq
Hi Kong Our travel advisor William Huo(http://www.chinahighlights.com/community/user/35907/) has contacted you. Thanks for your support. Nero Hou Replied on 2011-04-12