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Spiti Valley Weather in December

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

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Planning a journey to the Spiti Valley, 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 the Spiti Valley in December

The Spiti Valley, India is a region in India. December in the Spiti Valley generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

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. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To explore the conditions in the Spiti Valley, India in more detail, check 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 Spiti Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Spiti Valley - 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) July11°C (52°F) This monthAugust12°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 Spiti Valley in December

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

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 Spiti Valley

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in the Spiti Valley, 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
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
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Spiti Valley, in India.

The Spiti Valley weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Spiti Valley, India in December?

In December, the Spiti Valley, India generally has less favorable weather conditions. Kaza sees daytime temperatures near -14°C (7°F), with nights cooling to roughly -29°C (-20°F).

What is the average temperature in the Spiti Valley, 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 Spiti Valley, India get a lot of snow in December?

December is on the drier side in the Spiti Valley, India. Kaza averages only about 42 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Spiti Valley, India?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Spiti Valley, India due to the typically less favorable weather in Kaza.

Generally speaking, July and August provide mixed weather in Kaza.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Spiti Valley.

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