Hangzhou weather in December
December in Hangzhou: cold, a little rain, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Hangzhou · #360 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Hangzhou climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.2 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 152 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Hangzhou in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Hangzhou?
- December in Hangzhou: cold, a little rain, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Hangzhou on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Hangzhou in December?
- In December, Hangzhou averages a daily high of 10.9°C and a low of 2.4°C, with about 41.1 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hangzhou in December?
- Hangzhou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 152 in December.
- Does it snow in Hangzhou in December?
- Hangzhou sees roughly 3.2 cm of snowfall in December.