Beijing · December
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 37°F, low 21°F. Layering becomes the workout. Dry month — only 2 measurable rain days on average. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
37° / 21°F
Humidity
43%
Rain days
2/mo
Wind
10 mph
What December feels like in Beijing
Sunrise
07:28
Mid-month average
Sunset
16:52
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Beijing in December
The kit for December in Beijing: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-12° avg high
-3 rain days
Beijing in November →
December
37°F avg high
2 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+1° avg high
0 rain days
Beijing in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Beijing in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Beijing in December?+
Average high 37°F, average low 21°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Beijing?+
Compared to November (avg high 49°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 37°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Beijing in December?+
Expect about 2 measurable rain days in December, on average.