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Haikou in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Haikou in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Haikou in December 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
December could be a good time to visit Haikou, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +21°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in December. However, expect about 11 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 30 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Haikou has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Haikou in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Haikou for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +22°C with a maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +23°C.

Is Haikou warm or cold in December?

Haikou is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°C to +18°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Haikou, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Haikou in December

Haikou weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+25°C+21°C+20°C
Min. temperature
+10°C+6°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+31°C+28°C
Rainfall
58 mm30 mm28 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
79%79%83%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
564
Cloudy days
111416
Rainy days
141112
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +25°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 58 mm to 30 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 5 to 6.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Haikou in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Haikou is gradually decreasing during December, going from 8 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Haikou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 21 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Haikou wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 215 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Haikou?

This is the weather in Haikou in December 2024:
1 December
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+23°C
2 December
☁️
+22°C
3 December
☁️
+23°C
4 December
☁️
+24°C
5 December
☁️
+24°C
6 December
🌧️
+23°C
7 December
☁️
+23°C
8 December
☁️
+25°C
9 December
☁️
+26°C
10 December
☁️
+27°C
11 December
☁️
+27°C
12 December
☁️
+26°C
13 December
☁️
+26°C
14 December
☁️
+26°C
15 December
☁️
+27°C
16 December
🌧️
+24°C
17 December
🌧️
+19°C
18 December
☁️
+21°C
19 December
☁️
+17°C
20 December
☁️
+15°C
21 December
☁️
+15°C
22 December
☁️
+15°C
23 December
☁️
+16°C
24 December
☁️
+18°C
25 December
☁️
+18°C
26 December
☁️
+20°C
27 December
☁️
+22°C
28 December
☁️
+23°C
29 December
☁️
+23°C
30 December
☀️
+21°C
31 December
☁️
+23°C
In December 2024 Haikou had 1 sunny days, 27 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Haikou climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Haikou in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+25°C) and the highest in 2019 (+28°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 799 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 1827 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Haikou in December:

Is December a good time to visit Haikou?

It’s always a good time to visit Haikou, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Haikou in December?

December has mild temperatures in Haikou. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Haikou rainy in December?

Haikou is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Haikou in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Haikou in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Haikou

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Haikou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.