SeasonMapYangshuo (Li River) weather in December
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December in Yangshuo: cool, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Yangshuo · #276 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yangshuo in December
Yangshuo's forum is split on December: some regulars call it cold, wet and windy, worse for sightseeing than other seasons, while others say it's a lot like nearby Guilin — a little cold, but with sunny days and blue sky most of the time. Either way, a jacket for mornings and evenings is standard advice, with nights dropping into the single digits.
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Yangshuo climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 40 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 90 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yangshuo 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.
Busyschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Yangshuo'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 weatherYangshuo's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Yangshuo in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Climbing season
1 Oct – 31 MarTrail seasonThe reason a small town in Guangxi is on the world climbing map. Cool, dry, and the limestone drying fast after rain — mid-October to March is when the crags fill with rope bags.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Yangshuo — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Yangshuo?
Yangshuo in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Yangshuo?
- December in Yangshuo: cool, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Yangshuo on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Yangshuo in December?
- In December, Yangshuo averages a daily high of 16.2°C and a low of 8°C, with about 39.7 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yangshuo in December?
- Yangshuo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 90 in December.
Other months in Yangshuo
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Similar destinations in East Asia — December
Within 300 km: Guilin's Li River at its lowest around 15 Nov – 28 Feb.