Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
55°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Darjeeling
India · Asia
Cool days and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
55°F
Lows around 38°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.1 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 51° and nights feel near 36°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
52%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
2 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 49°F, easing to about 45°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain27%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday54°F
Rain45%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon49°F
Rain45%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening45°F
Rain33%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 36 | 3.8 | 19 | 8.9 | 84 |
| Feb | 55 | 38 | 6.5 | 22 | 9.3 | 85 |
| Mar | 60 | 43 | 11.1 | 28 | 10.3 | 84 |
| Apr | 65 | 49 | 14.1 | 28 | 10.9 | 84 |
| May | 69 | 55 | 21.5 | 31 | 10.5 | 87 |
| Jun | 71 | 60 | 28.8 | 30 | 8.0 | 89 |
| Jul | 70 | 62 | 37.5 | 31 | 5.7 | 91 |
| Aug | 71 | 61 | 27.0 | 31 | 6.5 | 90 |
| Sep | 70 | 59 | 19.4 | 29 | 8.1 | 88 |
| Oct | 66 | 51 | 11.2 | 26 | 9.7 | 86 |
| Nov | 61 | 44 | 4.2 | 19 | 9.3 | 86 |
| Dec | 55 | 38 | 2.6 | 15 | 9.1 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology