Delhi weather in December
Delhi in December averages 15°C (60°F), 9 mm of rain and 4 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Delhi, December is the second coldest, the second driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 15°C (60°F)
8–23°C · 47–73°F
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4 h
hours per day
What is Delhi like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Delhi in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (47°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Delhi is 5.2°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 21°C (69°F).
December in Delhi is 1.8°C warmer than January and 11 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (56°F).
Daylight in Delhi in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 20 minutes in Delhi, rising about 07:06 and setting about 17:26 local time.
No month in Delhi has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Delhi
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Delhi
What to read before you book.
Delhi weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 56°F | 20 mm |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 26 mm |
| March | 23°C / 73°F | 17 mm |
| April | 29°C / 85°F | 12 mm |
| May | 33°C / 91°F | 36 mm |
| June | 33°C / 92°F | 86 mm |
| July | 32°C / 89°F | 190 mm |
| August | 30°C / 87°F | 236 mm |
| September | 30°C / 85°F | 129 mm |
| October | 26°C / 79°F | 16 mm |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 4 mm |
| December | 15°C / 60°F | 9 mm |
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FAQs about Delhi in December
December climate averages for Delhi, 1991–2020.
Delhi averages 15°C (60°F) in December, ranging from about 8°C (47°F) at night to 23°C (73°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 9 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 15°C (60°F) against 14°C (56°F) in January — 1.8°C warmer.
December is 5.2°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to April; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 20 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Delhi.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:06 and sunset about 17:26 local time. Both shift across the month.
