Meghalaya Weather in December

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

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Shillong Kongthong

Planning a journey to Meghalaya, 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 Meghalaya in December

Meghalaya, India is a region in India. December in Meghalaya generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Shillong at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Kongthong at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Kongthong and 9°C (48°F) in Shillong.

To explore the conditions in Meghalaya, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kongthong with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Shillong with 22 mm (0.9 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Shillong.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. Shillong typically receives 237 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Meghalaya by month

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

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March24°C (75°F) April25°C (77°F) May26°C (79°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October25°C (77°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya in December

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

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 Meghalaya

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

Temperature range in Meghalaya (December)

Precipitation variation in Meghalaya (December)

Shillong

In December Shillong generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
237 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Shillong →

Kongthong

In December Kongthong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
237 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kongthong →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shillong 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Kongthong 22°C (72°F) 5°C (41°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Meghalaya weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Meghalaya, India brings excellent weather. In Shillong, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

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

Average temperatures in Meghalaya, India during December range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Shillong.

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

December is on the drier side in Meghalaya, India. Shillong averages only about 22 mm (0.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Meghalaya, India?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Meghalaya, India. Typically, the climate in Shillong is excellent.

Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide excellent weather in Shillong. The weather in April, May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Meghalaya.

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