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Himachal Pradesh Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh, India in December.

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Planning a journey to Himachal Pradesh, India this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Himachal Pradesh in December

Himachal Pradesh, India is a region in India. In December, Himachal Pradesh experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Losar at -15°C (5°F) to pleasant in Una at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Una and -30°C (-22°F) in Losar. In numerous regions in India, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For specific regional insights in Himachal Pradesh, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kasauli with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to high rainfall in Manāli with 102 mm (4 in).

Explore Himachal Pradesh by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Himachal Pradesh - and find the best time to visit. (based on Manāli)

January-7°C (19°F) February-5°C (23°F) March-1°C (30°F) April3°C (37°F) May7°C (45°F) June11°C (52°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September12°C (54°F) October6°C (43°F) November0°C (32°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh in December

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

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 Himachal Pradesh

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

Temperature range in Himachal Pradesh (December)

Precipitation variation in Himachal Pradesh (December)

Manāli

In December Manāli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C (-2°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Monthly snowfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Manāli →

Shimla

In December Shimla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
260 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Shimla →

McLeod Ganj

In December McLeod Ganj generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in McLeod Ganj →

Kasol

In December Kasol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kasol →

Dharamshala

In December Dharamshala generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Dharamshala →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Himachal Pradesh, in India.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Himachal Pradesh in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manāli -5°C (23°F) -19°C (-2°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Shimla 17°C (63°F) 3°C (37°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
McLeod Ganj 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Kasol 3°C (37°F) -12°C (10°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dharamshala 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Kasauli 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Himachal Pradesh weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Himachal Pradesh, India in December?

In December, Himachal Pradesh, India generally has less favorable weather conditions. Manāli sees daytime temperatures near -5°C (23°F), with nights cooling to roughly -19°C (-2°F).

What is the average temperature in Himachal Pradesh, India in December?

In Manāli, the average daytime high in December is -5°C (23°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -19°C (-2°F).

Does Himachal Pradesh, India get a lot of snow in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Himachal Pradesh, India. Average snowfall in Manāli sits around 102 mm (4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Himachal Pradesh, India?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Himachal Pradesh, India due to the typically less favorable weather in Manāli.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly less favorable weather in Manāli.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Himachal Pradesh.

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