Hangzhou · WinterMonth summary
Hangzhou weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
3°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hangzhou in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Hangzhou in December is possible but May offers a score of 7.5/10 vs 5.8.
By trip type
Hangzhou in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Hangzhou sees 12°C during the day with 8.6h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 2°C | 10°C | 34% | 2.5 | 7.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 11°C | 39% | 2.9 | 6.9h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 17°C | 42% | 3.4 | 7.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 13°C | 23°C | 42% | 4.2 | 8.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 26°C | 44% | 5.4 | 8.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 62% | 11.8 | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 33°C | 54% | 6.2 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 34°C | 49% | 5.6 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 29°C | 47% | 4.7 | 9.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 22°C | 29% | 1.9 | 7.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 18°C | 34% | 2.4 | 7.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 3°C | 12°C | 23% | 1.6 | 8.6h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Hangzhou averages 12°C, 23% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hangzhou in December
Is December a good time to visit Hangzhou?
December is an acceptable time for Hangzhou (score 5.8/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.5/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Hangzhou in December?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 3°C at night. 8.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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