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Shihezi in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (temperatures -20 to 0°C (−4 to 32°F)).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−8°C (18°F) / −18°C (0°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Low
China overall
Prices
Low
China overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Shihezi

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (temperatures -20 to 0°C (−4 to 32°F)).

Is another month better than December?

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • ShiheziHighs around -8 °C (18 °F), lows around -18 °C (0 °F), rain on about 2 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 Shihezi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: -8 °C (18 °F)

    Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -18 °C (0 °F)

    Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 2 (better)

    Apr: 4

  • Crowds

    Dec: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Apr: 0

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (temperatures -20 to 0°C).

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

Shihezi: 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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