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Uttarakhand Weather in December

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

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Rishīkesh Pauri Kedarnath Dehradun

Planning a journey to Uttarakhand, 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 Uttarakhand in December

Uttarakhand, India is a region in India. The weather in Uttarakhand in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Gangotri at -5°C (23°F) to warm in Rudrapur at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Rudrapur and -18°C (0°F) in Gangotri.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kāshīpur with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Kedarnath with 51 mm (2 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Uttarakhand in December

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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 Uttarakhand

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

Temperature range in Uttarakhand (December)

Precipitation variation in Uttarakhand (December)

Rishīkesh

In December Rishīkesh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Rishīkesh →

Pauri

In December Pauri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Pauri →

Kedarnath

In December Kedarnath generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kedarnath →

Dehradun

In December Dehradun generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
8 mm (0.3 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Dehradun →

Haridwār

In December Haridwār generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Haridwār →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishīkesh 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Pauri 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Kedarnath -1°C (30°F) -13°C (9°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Dehradun 20°C (68°F) 6°C (43°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Haridwār 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Mussoorie 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Uttarakhand weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Uttarakhand, India generally has perfect weather conditions. Rishīkesh sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

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

Rishīkesh averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Not particularly. Rishīkesh averages just 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Uttarakhand, India.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Uttarakhand, India?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Uttarakhand, India. Typically, the climate in Rishīkesh is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Uttarakhand, India is in February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Rishīkesh. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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