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December in Punākha brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) and nights around -2°C (28°F). Rainfall is at its lowest this month, making it one of the more reliable months to be outdoors.
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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).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Punākha in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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