December · China
Best time to visit Jiuzhaigou in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in December
Average temperature -5°C, 3 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Jiuzhaigou scores 4.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 3 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fairytale valley with multi-tiered waterfalls and colorful turquoise lakes.
December in Jiuzhaigou — off-season conditions
At -5°C (23°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 3 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Jiuzhaigou — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jiuzhaigou in December?
- In December, Jiuzhaigou averages -5°C, 3 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Jiuzhaigou?
- December earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jiuzhaigou in December?
- Expect about 3 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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