Weather in December in West Bengal
Planning a getaway to West Bengal this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in West Bengal in December?
West Bengal is a region in India. The weather in West Bengal in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Rishop at 18°C to warm in Chengel at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Chengel and 8°C in Rishop.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lataguri with an average of 8.7 mm to moderate rainfall in Kalimpong with 86 mm. In Kolkata, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Kolkata. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in West Bengal for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Bengal climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in West Bengal?
Kolkata
In December Kolkata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Darjeeling
In December Darjeeling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mandarmoni
In December Mandarmoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Digha
In December Digha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bolpur
In December Bolpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Bengal, in India.
Is December the best time to visit West Bengal?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to West Bengal. Typically, the climate in Kolkata is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kolkata. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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