Shaanxi weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Shaanxi: highs of 6°C (43°F) and about 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average -4°C (25°F) and cloud cover 54% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and drier; January brings highs of 5°C (41°F) and 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Xi’an, the largest city in Shaanxi. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Shaanxi?
least pleasant month Weather score 48/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Shaanxi. For better conditions, consider Mar–May, Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Shaanxi in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 6 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average December. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Shaanxi in December?
Days average 6°C (43°F) and nights -4°C (25°F).
Shaanxi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (41°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 9 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| February | 9°C (49°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 13 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| March | 17°C (62°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 23 mm | 67% | best |
| April | 23°C (74°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm | 69% | best |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm | 73% | best |
| June | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 84 mm | 73% | fair |
| July | 33°C (92°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 124 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 114 mm | 68% | fair |
| September | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 125 mm | 71% | fair |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 60 mm | 65% | best |
| November | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 27 mm | 54% | fair |
| December | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 6 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Shaanxi in December
Weather can differ a lot within Shaanxi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi’an | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Baoji | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 5 mm | least pleasant |
| Weinan | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Xianyang | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Hanzhong | 8°C (46°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Ankang | 8°C (46°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Shangluo | 4°C (38°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Yan’an | 1°C (35°F) | -10°C (15°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Tongchuan | 3°C (38°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 5 mm | least pleasant |
| Hancheng | 4°C (40°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 5 mm | least pleasant |
| Huayin | 4°C (38°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Tongchuanshi | 5°C (40°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |