SeasonMapJinghong (Xishuangbanna) weather in December
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December in Jinghong: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Jinghong · #72 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Jinghong in December
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Jinghong climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jinghong in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyNorthern winter escape, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jinghong's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherJinghong's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Jinghong in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Northern winter escape
15 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyWinter-sun seasonCrowdedBook earlyXishuangbanna is where a good part of northern China spends the winter, and Jinghong's riverfront apartments are let by the month to people who arrive in November and leave in March. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jinghong — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Jinghong in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Jinghong?
- December in Jinghong: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Jinghong on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Jinghong in December?
- In December, Jinghong averages a daily high of 24.1°C and a low of 13.5°C, with about 32.6 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jinghong in December?
- Jinghong has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in December.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — December
Within 300 km: Luang Prabang's Dawn alms round etiquette on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.