Pelling weather in December (Sikkim, India)

Interested in knowing the climate of Pelling in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Pelling tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Pelling in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 0 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 189 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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).

Where to go in India in December

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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