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Shenyang Weather in December

Shenyang in December

The short of it: Shenyang in December averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -13 °C (9 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 9 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -13° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 9 h 9 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & October

December in Shenyang brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -13°, with about 8.0 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 9 min in mid-December, 36 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Shenyang runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Dongling, 12 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Shenyang, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 9 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DonglingLiaoning12 km ENE-3°-14°8.0 mm
SujiatunLiaoning17 km SSW-2°-13°8.0 mm
HushitaiLiaoning18 km NNE-3°-14°8.0 mm
FushunLiaoning44 km ENE-3°-14°8.0 mm
XinminLiaoning55 km WNW-2°-13°5.0 mm
LiaoyangLiaoning62 km SSW-1°-11°8.0 mm
BenxiLiaoning62 km SSE-1°-12°10 mm
TielingLiaoning65 km NNE-3°-15°7.0 mm
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The Almanac · Shenyang Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 8° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Shenyang by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°4.0 mm8 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦
February1°-10°6.0 mm9 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦
March8°-3°14 mm12 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April17°5°32 mm13 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°12°46 mm12 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June28°18°80 mm10 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
July30°21°148 mm8 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦
August29°20°154 mm6 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦
September25°13°56 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
October17°5°37 mm9 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
November6°-4°21 mm10 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦
December-2°-13°8.0 mm8 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shenyang in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shenyang in December?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -13 °C (9 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Shenyang?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Shenyang in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 9 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 12 min.

Does it snow in Shenyang in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Shenyang in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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