Shillong weather in December (Meghalaya, India)

What is the weather forecast for Shillong in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

For December, the weather in Shillong is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Shillong in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. You can typically expect 1 day days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 237 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shillong climate page with graphs.

 

Shillong, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 89%  

Sunshine 237 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in December

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Shillong, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shillong.

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