New Delhi weather in December (Delhi NCR, India)

Is December a good time to explore New Delhi weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in New Delhi is usually perfect in December, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. December marks the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 10°C.

Precipitation

New Delhi in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.4 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 1 day will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 221 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit New Delhi. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New Delhi climate page with graphs.

 

New Delhi, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 7.4 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 54%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 221 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in December

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to New Delhi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in New Delhi.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to India? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in India. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.