December verdict

India in December

Weather score64Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

16°C

Rain

24mm

Sun

6.6h

Sea

5°C

Weather score

64

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December16°C average high

December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsMarch to July

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December24mm average rain

December is one of India's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December6.6 hours average sun

December sits close to India's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December5°C average sea

December is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December64 weather score

December sits close to India's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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