Delhi NCR Weather in December

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

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New Delhi Gurugram Noida Ghaziabad

Thinking about venturing to Delhi NCR, India this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Delhi NCR in December

Delhi NCR, India is a region in India. December in Delhi NCR generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in New Delhi.

To explore the conditions in Delhi NCR, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 7.4 mm (0.3 in) in New Delhi.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. New Delhi typically receives 221 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Delhi NCR by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Delhi NCR - 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)
Best Time to Visit Delhi NCR →

Best Places to Visit in Delhi NCR in December

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

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 Delhi NCR

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

Temperature range in Delhi NCR (December)

Precipitation variation in Delhi NCR (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 →

Gurugram

In December Gurugram 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
30°C (86°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Gurugram →

Noida

In December Noida 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
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Noida →

Ghaziabad

In December Ghaziabad 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
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ghaziabad →

Greater Noida

In December Greater Noida 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)
22°C (72°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
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Greater Noida →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Delhi NCR 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)
Gurugram 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Noida 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Ghaziabad 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Greater Noida 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Faridabad 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 7.1 mm (0.3 in)

Delhi NCR weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Delhi NCR, India in December?

December in Delhi NCR, India brings excellent weather. In New Delhi, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Delhi NCR, India in December?

Average temperatures in Delhi NCR, India during December range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in New Delhi.

Does Delhi NCR, India get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Delhi NCR, India. New Delhi averages only about 7.4 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Delhi NCR, India?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Delhi NCR, India. Typically, the climate in New Delhi is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide excellent weather in New Delhi. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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