Delhi · WinterMonth summary
Delhi weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
50°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Delhi in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (8.2/10). November scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Delhi in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Delhi enjoys 22°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 46°F | 66°F | 12% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 52°F | 75°F | 11% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 61°F | 86°F | 12% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🥵 April | 72°F | 99°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 79°F | 102°F | 17% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 82°F | 100°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 93°F | 73% | 0.3in | 10.1h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 90°F | 66% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 77°F | 90°F | 39% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ October | 68°F | 90°F | 8% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 57°F | 81°F | 4% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 50°F | 72°F | 4% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Delhi averages 72°F, 4% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Delhi in December
Is December a good time to visit Delhi?
December is an excellent time to visit Delhi (score 8.2/10). With 72°F, 9.6h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Delhi in December?
With 72°F and 9.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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