December · China
Best time to visit Hangzhou in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hangzhou in December
Average temperature 6°C, 38 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Hangzhou scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 6°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hangzhou's West Lake, stone causeways, and Longjing tea hills have drawn visitors since the Song dynasty.
December holds up well in Hangzhou — 3rd best month
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 daylight hours.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hangzhou in December?
- In December, Hangzhou averages 6°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Hangzhou?
- December earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hangzhou in December?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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