December weather forecast
Beijing, China

In December, Beijing enters the depths of winter. The chilly weather is reminiscent of January with a maximum temperature of 3.7°C (38.7°F), bringing Beijing's weather full circle. Falling daylight hours and fewer hours of sunshine result in a typical winter atmosphere. Although the precipitation lessens, the air becomes more dry and cold. As the year comes to a close, Beijing envelops itself in layers of winter wear.

Temperature

December in Beijing implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 10.1°C (50.2°F) to a wintry 3.7°C (38.7°F). During December, Beijing experiences a consistent low-temperature average of -5.8°C (21.6°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Beijing is 49%.

Rainfall

In Beijing, during December, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Beijing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.6 days and collects up to 572mm (22.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 16:59 CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Beijing, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.