Weather in December in Himachal Pradesh
Planning a getaway to Himachal Pradesh this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Himachal Pradesh in December?
Himachal Pradesh 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 to pleasant in Una at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Una and -30°C 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.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kasauli with an average of 18 mm to high rainfall in Manāli with 102 mm.For a closer look at December's conditions in Himachal Pradesh, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Himachal Pradesh's yearly weather, check out our Himachal Pradesh climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh?
Manāli
In December Manāli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shimla
In December Shimla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Dharamshala
In December Dharamshala generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kasauli
In December Kasauli generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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McLeod Ganj
In December McLeod Ganj generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Himachal Pradesh, in India.
Is December the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Himachal Pradesh due to the typically poor weather in Manāli.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Manāli.
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