Uttarakhand weather in December
Planning a journey to Uttarakhand this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Uttarakhand in December?
Uttarakhand 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.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Gangotri at -5°C to warm in Rudrapur at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Rudrapur and -18°C in Gangotri.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kāshīpur with an average of 12 mm to moderate rainfall in Kedarnath with 51 mm.
For specific regional insights in Uttarakhand for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Uttarakhand climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Uttarakhand?
Rishīkesh
In December Rishīkesh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kedarnath
In December Kedarnath generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dehradun
In December Dehradun generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Haridwār
In December Haridwār generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mussoorie
In December Mussoorie generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Uttarakhand?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Uttarakhand. 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 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 and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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