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Dalian weather in December (Liaoning, China)

How is the weather in Dalian in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Dalian generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -0°C.

Dalian in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dalian. June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dalian climate page with graphs.

 

Dalian, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63%  

Where to go in China in December

Find out more about the weather in China in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Dalian in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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