Pingyao Weather in December

December in Pingyao is very cold, with average highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. On December 9, 2024, it reached a high of -3°C, while December 17 saw a low of -24°C. The weather can vary with fog, snow, and sunny days, and wind speeds are typically at levels 2 to 3. The air quality index averages 110, remaining at this mild level on December 31.

	Average Maximum	Average Minimum	Highest Maximum	Lowest Minimum
℃	-9°	-19°	-3° (2024-12-09)	-24° (2024-12-17)
℉	15.8°	-2.2°	26.6°	-11.2°

Snowy Days: 5 days

Sunny Days: 14 days

Cloudy Days: 12 days

What to wear and bring in Pingyao in December

Early December

Early December in Pingyao has freezing temperatures from -4°C to -17°C. Wear a thick down jacket with thermal layers. Use waterproof boots for light snow. Bring gloves and a scarf for foggy mornings. Keep a portable charger in your pocket because phones lose power quickly in cold weather.

Mid-December

Mid-December gets colder with highs near -10°C and lows at -24°C. Choose a heavy down coat and thermal underwear. Wear fleece-lined pants for windy days. Carry heat packs for outdoor visits to temples. Avoid cotton socks because frostbite risks increase.

Late December

Late December is extremely cold with icy roads. Use a knee-length down coat and snow boots. Cover your face with a mask to block freezing winds. Bring a thermos with hot drinks for long walks. Check weather apps hourly because sudden snowstorms are common.

Touring Pingyao in December

December in Pingyao offers frost-covered ancient walls and quiet temples like Shuanglin and Zhenguo. Walk the snow-dusted streets to see ice lantern displays near Rishengchang Bank after dark. Join winter solstice rituals and try heated kang bed stays at guesthouses. Eat steaming beef stews at Dejuyuan Restaurant or buy hot sweet potatoes from street vendors. End your day with roasted chestnuts on Ming-Qing Street while breathing crisp winter air.

By Kristen Qin
Web Editor