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India Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in India in December.

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Planning a getaway to India this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in India in December

The weather in India in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Hundar at -17°C (1°F) to very warm in Shoranūr at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Shoranūr and -27°C (-17°F) in Hundar.

For specific regional insights in India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mundra with an average of 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to heavy rainfall in Lachen with 556 mm (22 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, New Delhi gets approximately 221 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in India - and find the best time to visit. (based on New Delhi)

January21°C (70°F) February25°C (77°F) March31°C (88°F) April38°C (100°F) May41°C (106°F) June40°C (104°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August34°C (93°F) September35°C (95°F) October34°C (93°F) November29°C (84°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in India in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across India.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in India

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in India?

Temperature range in India (December)

Precipitation variation in India (December)

New Delhi

In December New Delhi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
221 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in New Delhi →

Bengaluru

In December Bengaluru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
212 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bengaluru →

Jaipur

In December Jaipur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Jaipur →

Chennai

In December Chennai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
263 hours
210 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
231 mm (9.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
a single day
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
excellent
Climate in Chennai →

Mumbai

In December Mumbai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
253 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
8 mm (0.3 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mumbai →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in India in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Delhi 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 7.4 mm (0.3 in)
Varanasi 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Bengaluru 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Mumbai 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Kochi 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Hyderabad 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)

India weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in India in December?

Expect excellent weather across India in December. The popular destination of New Delhi averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in India in December?

New Delhi averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does India get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in India during December, with New Delhi averaging close to 7.4 mm (0.3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit India?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit India with overall excellent weather in New Delhi. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in New Delhi. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be less favorable.

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We have much more information about the climate in India.

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