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India in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in India — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 25°C
- Average low
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 26mm
Where this month sits in the year
The coolest month of the year in India. The 11th wettest month, at 1% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 25, 2026 Christmas
On in December
- Guwahati Masters Super 100: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Guwahati)
- Fred again.. India Debut Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Gurugram)
- Odisha Masters Super 100: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Cuttack)
- Rolling Loud India: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Mumbai)
- Bajaj Pune Marathon: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Pune)
- The Chainsmokers India Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Mumbai)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Kolkata, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.