Sonāmarg weather in December (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

Wondering what the weather is like in Sonāmarg during December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Sonāmarg typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -8°C, while nights can cool down to about -17°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Sonāmarg in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 4 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 110 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sonāmarg. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sonāmarg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Srinagar, India (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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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?

Visitors traveling to Sonāmarg should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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