December in Lanzhou is very cold, as the lowest temperature plummets to 9 °C (15.8 °F) below zero. The entire city may turn white as it snows heavily this month. Meanwhile, the wind often blows, making the weather much colder. It is warm inside, as central heating is supplied. But you need to bring warm clothing to stay warm outside.
December falls during the low travel season. Few visitors go to Lanzhou this month, making hotel rooms and flight tickets easier to book.
Lanzhou Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data
| Date | Average High | Average Low | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 41 °F | 5 °C | 20 °F | -6.67 °C |
| December 2 | 41 °F | 5 °C | 20 °F | -6.67 °C |
| December 3 | 40 °F | 4.44 °C | 19 °F | -7.22 °C |
| December 4 | 40 °F | 4.44 °C | 19 °F | -7.22 °C |
| December 5 | 39 °F | 3.89 °C | 19 °F | -7.22 °C |
| December 6 | 39 °F | 3.89 °C | 18 °F | -7.78 °C |
| December 7 | 39 °F | 3.89 °C | 18 °F | -7.78 °C |
| December 8 | 38 °F | 3.33 °C | 17 °F | -8.33 °C |
| December 9 | 38 °F | 3.33 °C | 17 °F | -8.33 °C |
| December 10 | 38 °F | 3.33 °C | 17 °F | -8.33 °C |
| December 11 | 37 °F | 2.78 °C | 16 °F | -8.89 °C |
| December 12 | 37 °F | 2.78 °C | 16 °F | -8.89 °C |
| December 13 | 36 °F | 2.22 °C | 15 °F | -9.44 °C |
| December 14 | 36 °F | 2.22 °C | 15 °F | -9.44 °C |
| December 15 | 36 °F | 2.22 °C | 15 °F | -9.44 °C |
| December 16 | 35 °F | 1.67 °C | 14 °F | -10 °C |
| December 17 | 35 °F | 1.67 °C | 14 °F | -10 °C |
| December 18 | 35 °F | 1.67 °C | 13 °F | -10.56 °C |
| December 19 | 34 °F | 1.11 °C | 13 °F | -10.56 °C |
| December 20 | 34 °F | 1.11 °C | 13 °F | -10.56 °C |
| December 21 | 33 °F | 0.56 °C | 12 °F | -11.11 °C |
| December 22 | 33 °F | 0.56 °C | 12 °F | -11.11 °C |
| December 23 | 33 °F | 0.56 °C | 11 °F | -11.67 °C |
| December 24 | 32 °F | 0 °C | 11 °F | -11.67 °C |
| December 25 | 32 °F | 0 °C | 11 °F | -11.67 °C |
| December 26 | 32 °F | 0 °C | 10 °F | -12.22 °C |
| December 27 | 31 °F | -0.56 °C | 10 °F | -12.22 °C |
| December 28 | 31 °F | -0.56 °C | 9 °F | -12.78 °C |
| December 29 | 30 °F | -1.11 °C | 9 °F | -12.78 °C |
| December 30 | 30 °F | -1.11 °C | 9 °F | -12.78 °C |
| December 31 | 30 °F | -1.11 °C | 9 °F | -12.78 °C |
