Pelling weather in December (Sikkim, India)

Curious about the December weather in Pelling? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Pelling generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Pelling in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Rain is expected on roughly 0 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 189 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Pelling. November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Pelling, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Darjeeling, India (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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