December in Turpan averages a daily high of -0.8°C with nights around -8.1°C. Rain is rare — about 0.9 wet days and 1.1mm across the month. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.
Across the year, the best time to visit Turpan is March–April.
Based on TURPAN, CH (2.4km), 1995–2024. 26 years of December data.