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Weather in December in The Lahaul and Spiti district

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

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

The Lahaul and Spiti district 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 and nighttime temperatures around -29°C 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.

Precipitation

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

For specific regional insights in the Lahaul and Spiti district for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Lahaul and Spiti district climate page.

Where to go in the Lahaul and Spiti district in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Lahaul and Spiti district on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

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

Kaza

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

Kaza
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-7°C 
-24°C 
27 mm 
2 days 
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-14°C 
-29°C 
42 mm 
2 days 
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-17°C 
-27°C 
88 mm 
4 days 
poor 
Climate in Kaza

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Is December the best time to visit the Lahaul and Spiti district?

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

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

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