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Lahaul and Spiti district Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in December.

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Thinking about venturing to the Lahaul and Spiti district, 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 the Lahaul and Spiti district in December

The Lahaul and Spiti district, India is a region in India. December in the Lahaul and Spiti district generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -14°C (7°F) and nighttime temperatures around -29°C (-20°F) in Kaza. 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 a closer look at conditions across the Lahaul and Spiti district, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 42 mm (1.7 in) in Kaza.

Explore the Lahaul and Spiti district by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Lahaul and Spiti district — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kaza)

January-17°C (1°F) February-15°C (5°F) March-10°C (14°F) April-6°C (21°F) May-1°C (30°F) June5°C (41°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September8°C (46°F) October1°C (34°F) November-7°C (19°F) December-14°C (7°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Lahaul and Spiti district in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Lahaul and Spiti district.

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 the Lahaul and Spiti district

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India?

Kaza

In December Kaza generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C (7°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -29°C (-20°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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November
December
January
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-17°C (1°F)
Min temperature
-24°C (-11°F)
-29°C (-20°F)
-27°C (-17°F)
Monthly snowfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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The Lahaul and Spiti district weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in December?

December in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India brings poor weather. In Kaza, daytime temperatures are typically around -14°C (7°F) and nighttime lows hover near -29°C (-20°F).

What is the average temperature in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in December?

In Kaza, the average daytime high in December is -14°C (7°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -29°C (-20°F).

Does the Lahaul and Spiti district, India get a lot of snow in December?

Not particularly. Kaza averages just 42 mm (1.7 in) of snow in December, making it a mostly dry month for the Lahaul and Spiti district, India.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Lahaul and Spiti district, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kaza, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Lahaul and Spiti district, India.

On average, the best time to visit the Lahaul and Spiti district, India is in July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Kaza.

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