Nagaland Weather in December

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

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Kohīma Dimāpur

Thinking about venturing to Nagaland, 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 Nagaland in December

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Kohīma at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Dimāpur at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Dimāpur and 8°C (46°F) in Kohīma.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dimāpur with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to low rainfall in Kohīma with 26 mm (1 in). In Kohīma, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Nagaland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nagaland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kohīma)

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March24°C (75°F) April25°C (77°F) May27°C (81°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September27°C (81°F) October26°C (79°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nagaland in December

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

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 Nagaland

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

Temperature range in Nagaland (December)

Precipitation variation in Nagaland (December)

Kohīma

In December Kohīma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
26 mm (1 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kohīma →

Dimāpur

In December Dimāpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dimāpur →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kohīma 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Dimāpur 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

Nagaland weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Nagaland, India generally has perfect weather conditions. Kohīma sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Kohīma averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

December is on the drier side in Nagaland, India. Kohīma averages only about 26 mm (1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Nagaland, India?

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

On average, the best time to visit Nagaland, India is in February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Kohīma. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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