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Rizhao Weather in December

Rizhao in December

The short of it: Rizhao in December averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 9 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -1° · rain 14 mm · daylight 9 h 46 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & April

December in Rizhao brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -1°, with about 14 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 46 min in mid-December, 28 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Rizhao runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Heshan, 12 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Rizhao, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 15 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 46 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HeshanShandong12 km N6°-2°12 mm
NanhuShandong19 km WNW7°-3°11 mm
TaoluoShandong21 km SW7°-2°11 mm
ChentuanShandong26 km WNW6°-3°11 mm
XihuShandong27 km W7°-3°10 mm
SanzhuangShandong34 km WNW6°-3°11 mm
TaolinShandong43 km N6°-3°11 mm
HuanghuaShandong53 km N6°-3°10 mm

The Almanac · Rizhao Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Rizhao by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-3°12 mm15 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦
February6°-1°16 mm16 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
March11°3°22 mm17 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April17°8°35 mm17 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°14°61 mm15 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June26°19°94 mm13 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
July29°23°224 mm13 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
August29°23°197 mm12 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
September26°19°98 mm13 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October21°12°36 mm13 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
November14°5°29 mm15 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
December7°-1°14 mm16 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rizhao in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rizhao in December?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Rizhao?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Rizhao in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 46 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 32 min.

Does it snow in Rizhao in December?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (30 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Rizhao in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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