Verdict: Fair month
Beijing Weather in December
December is properly cold in Beijing, with highs of only 3°C (37°F). Rain is a non-issue, with only ~1 wet day in an average year. December is workable in Beijing if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
3°C / 37°F
Average low
-6°C / 21°F
Rain days
~1
Precipitation
4 mm
What to pack for Beijing in December
- Full winter kit — insulated coat, gloves, warm hat
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Beijing: Jun (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Jan (2°C / 36°F) · Wettest: Jul (~15 rain days)
2°
-7°
Jan
6°
-4°
Feb
15°
1°
Mar
22°
8°
Apr
28°
14°
May
33°
20°
Jun
32°
22°
Jul
30°
21°
Aug
26°
16°
Sep
19°
8°
Oct
10°
1°
Nov
3°
-6°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)