India weather in December
Planning a journey to India this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like 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.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Hundar at -17°C to very warm in Shoranūr at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Shoranūr and -27°C in Hundar.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mundra with an average of 0.3 mm to heavy rainfall in Lachen with 556 mm. Meanwhile, New Delhi enjoys close to 221 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of India in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our India climate page.
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Average weather in New Delhi
In December New Delhi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bangalore
In December Bangalore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Jaipur
In December Jaipur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chennai
In December Chennai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mumbai
In December Mumbai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit India?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit India with overall perfect 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, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in New Delhi. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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