Jharkhand Weather in December

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

Considering a trip to Jharkhand, India this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Jharkhand in December

Jharkhand, India is a region in India. December in Jharkhand generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Rānchī to 27°C (81°F) in Jamshedpur. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Jamshedpur and 12°C (54°F) in Rānchī.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jharkhand, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 12 mm (0.5 in) in Rānchī. Going by our weather data, this month in Rānchī usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Jharkhand in December

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

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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).

Popular Destinations in Jharkhand

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

Temperature range in Jharkhand (December)

Precipitation variation in Jharkhand (December)

Rānchī

In December Rānchī generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Jamshedpur

In December Jamshedpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions

Deoghar

In December Deoghar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions

Dhanbād

In December Dhanbād generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rānchī 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Jamshedpur 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Deoghar 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Dhanbād 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)

Jharkhand weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jharkhand, India in December?

In December, Jharkhand, India generally has perfect weather conditions. Rānchī sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Jharkhand, India in December?

In Rānchī, the average daytime high in December is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

Does Jharkhand, India get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Jharkhand, India. Rānchī averages only about 12 mm (0.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Jharkhand, India?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Jharkhand, India. Typically, the climate in Rānchī is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Jharkhand, India is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Rānchī. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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