Hangzhou Weather in December 2026: what to expect (4.2/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

In December, Hangzhou sees 12.0°C during the day with 3.6h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

December ranks 10 out of 12 months in Hangzhou. Compared to November: −6°C daytime, 11 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

4 · moderate

protect during midday hours

Feels like

dry air

2°

Daylight

10.1h of daylight

Air quality

poor

AQI 113

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Hangzhou is May (7.7/10), 3.5 pts higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province in China: 12 million inhabitants 200 km south-west of Shanghai, former capital of the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), nicknamed " paradise on earth " by Marco Polo who visited it in the 13th century ("the largest and noblest city in the world").

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · China

🗣️LanguageMandarin

💶CurrencyYuan renminbi (¥)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.55°C/decade

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 34°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 10°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 62%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Hangzhou ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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China

Temperate climate with a 7.7 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

30.27°N · 120.15°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Hangzhou?

May is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 5.1h of sunshine and 44.0% rainy days. The months of May & September offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Hangzhou get in May?

Hangzhou averages 5.1 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Hangzhou?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Hangzhou in May?

In May, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.

Is Hangzhou good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Hangzhou scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 7.2/10.

When should you avoid Hangzhou?

January is the most difficult month to visit Hangzhou, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Hangzhou in December?

The average UV index reaches 4 in December in Hangzhou (moderate), with about 10.1h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.