Orissa Weather in December

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

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Puri Bhubaneshwar Cuttack Angul

Considering a trip to Orissa, 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 Orissa in December

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Gopālpur to 29°C (84°F) in Bhubaneshwar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Bhubaneshwar and 20°C (68°F) in Gopālpur.

For specific regional insights in Orissa, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sambalpur with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Gopālpur with 21 mm (0.8 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. Puri typically receives 255 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Orissa by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February30°C (86°F) March32°C (90°F) April33°C (91°F) May34°C (93°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Orissa in December

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

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 Orissa

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

Temperature range in Orissa (December)

Precipitation variation in Orissa (December)

Puri

In December Puri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
255 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puri →

Bhubaneshwar

In December Bhubaneshwar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
255 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bhubaneshwar →

Cuttack

In December Cuttack generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
255 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cuttack →

Angul

In December Angul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Angul →

Konārka

In December Konārka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
255 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Konārka →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puri 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Bhubaneshwar 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Cuttack 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Angul 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Konārka 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Gopālpur 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)

Orissa weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Orissa, India generally has perfect weather conditions. Puri sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

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

Average temperatures in Orissa, India during December range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Puri.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Orissa, India during December, with Puri averaging close to 18 mm (0.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Orissa, India?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puri. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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