In December, the weather in Zhaotong is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in December is about 6 degrees above zero. On average, Zhaotong has 17 rainy, 10 cloudy, 3 sunny, and 1 partly cloudy day in December. The rains are usually light. December as well as January, March, April, and May is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Zhaotong.