Tamil Nadu Weather in December

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

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Chennai Kodaikānāl Coimbatore Pondicherry

Planning a journey to Tamil Nadu, 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 Tamil Nadu in December

Tamil Nadu, India is a region in India. December in Tamil Nadu generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Kodaikānāl at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Karūr at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Karūr and 17°C (63°F) in Kodaikānāl. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Chennai.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tamil Nadu, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hosūr with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Velānganni with 214 mm (8.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Chennai gets approximately 210 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Tamil Nadu by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March33°C (91°F) April34°C (93°F) May36°C (97°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu in December

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

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 Tamil Nadu

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

Temperature range in Tamil Nadu (December)

Precipitation variation in Tamil Nadu (December)

Chennai

In December Chennai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
263 hours
210 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
231 mm (9.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Chennai →

Kodaikānāl

In December Kodaikānāl generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
161 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
286 mm (11 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kodaikānāl →

Coimbatore

In December Coimbatore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Coimbatore →

Pondicherry

In December Pondicherry generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
284 mm (11 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pondicherry →

Ooty

In December Ooty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chennai 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Kodaikānāl 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Coimbatore 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Pondicherry 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Ooty 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Kanyakumari 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Tamil Nadu weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tamil Nadu, India in December?

In December, Tamil Nadu, India generally has pleasant weather conditions. Chennai sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Tamil Nadu, India in December?

In Chennai, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Tamil Nadu, India get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Tamil Nadu, India. Average rainfall in Chennai sits around 119 mm (4.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Tamil Nadu, India?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Chennai, December might be a good time to visit Tamil Nadu, India.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Chennai. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tamil Nadu.

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