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Garzê in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (harsh winter, limited services).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
4°C (39°F) / −6°C (21°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
China overall
Prices
Low
China overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Garzê

Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (harsh winter, limited services).

Is another month better than December?

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • GarzêHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · China overall
Low
Prices · China overall
Low

China overall: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Garzê, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)

    May: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -6 °C (21 °F)

    May: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 5 (better)

    May: 9

  • Crowds

    Dec: Low

    May: High

  • Prices

    Dec: Low

    May: High

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    May: 1

December: Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (harsh winter, limited services).

May: Inside Garzê's best window: May–September.

Garzê: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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