Beijing weather in December
December in Beijing: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Beijing · #516 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Beijing climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 43% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -16°C / 2°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.1 cm / 1.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 183 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Beijing in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Beijing?
- December in Beijing: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Beijing on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Beijing in December?
- In December, Beijing averages a daily high of 2.6°C and a low of -7.9°C, with about 4.1 mm of rain over roughly 1.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Beijing in December?
- Beijing has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 183 in December.
- Does it snow in Beijing in December?
- Beijing sees roughly 3.1 cm of snowfall in December.