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Maoxian in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, some mountain roads may be icy).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
9°C (48°F) / −1°C (30°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Low
China overall
Prices
Low
China overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Maoxian

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, some mountain roads may be icy).

Is another month better than December?

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • MaoxianHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 3 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 Maoxian, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 9 °C (48 °F)

    Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -1 °C (30 °F)

    Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 3 (better)

    Apr: 11

  • Crowds

    Dec: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Apr: 0

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, some mountain roads may be icy).

April: Inside Maoxian's best window: Apr–Oct.

Maoxian: 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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