North Delhi Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in North Delhi

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
24.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
8.8°C
Avg Temp
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16.5°C
Avg Rain
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7 mm
Avg Humidity
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40%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-9.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

North Delhi December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in North Delhi, with average highs near 24.2°C and lows around 8.8°C (mean 16.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 40% relative humidity across the period.

North Delhi December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in North Delhi. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in North Delhi was 2008 — when the month averaged 18.2°C — while the coldest was 2019 at 13.8°C. Typical December days reach 24.2°C with nights near 8.8°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.6°C→15.8°C-0.8°C
Max Temp24.3°C→23.1°C-1.2°C
Min Temp8.8°C→8.5°C-0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.3°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–14.5°C3 yr (7%)
14.5°C–16.0°C11 yr (24%)
16.0°C–17.5°C22 yr (49%)
17.5°C–19.0°C9 yr (20%)

North Delhi December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in North Delhi, averaging 7 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1997 with 48 mm, while the driest were 2016, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

North Delhi December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in North Delhi during December averages 40%. The most humid December was 2010 at 62%, and the least humid was 1993 at 19%.

North Delhi December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 3.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in North Delhi. The sunniest Decembers were 1993 and 1994 at 3.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2019 at 2.1.

North Delhi December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in North Delhi during December is 1.7 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 1984 and 2012 at 2.2 m/s, while the calmest was 2010 at 1.3 m/s.

What December Feels Like in North Delhi

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in North Delhi

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore North Delhi Weather by Month

North Delhi December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.7°C16.9°C17.1°C15.7°C15.9°C-0.8°C
Avg High24.5°C24.9°C24.8°C23.2°C23.3°C-1.2°C
Avg Low8.8°C8.9°C9.4°C8.1°C8.5°C-0.3°C
Avg Rain8 mm8 mm6 mm9 mm4 mm-4 mm

Extreme December Records in North Delhi

🔥Warmest December30.9°C1987
🧊Coldest December0.5°C2019
🌧️Wettest December48 mm1997
🏜️Driest December0 mm1992
🌬️Windiest December2.2 m/s1984

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in North Delhi have fallen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 0.5°C (2019) to a record high of 30.9°C (1987).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 7 mm, with a wettest year of 48 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.4°C per decade while lows fell 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is December a Good Time to Visit North Delhi?

A good time to visit North Delhi

December is a good time to visit North Delhi, with days averaging 24.2°C and nights around 8.8°C (mean 16.5°C, cooler than North Delhi's yearly average) and low rainfall. November and March are marginally more temperate, but December still suits most travellers.

See North Delhi's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

North Delhi Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in North Delhi, with average highs near 24.2°C and lows around 8.8°C (mean 16.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 40% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 7 mm of rainfall in North Delhi, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 48 mm (1997), and the driest just 0 mm (1992). Humidity sits around 40% and average wind speed is 1.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have fallen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.3°C to 23.1°C and overnight lows from 8.8°C to 8.5°C over the same span.
December Weather in North Delhi, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.8°C16.1°C8.4°C26.8°C5.4°C0 mm50%1.6 m/s—
202423.1°C15.8°C8.4°C27.8°C4.1°C16 mm49%1.7 m/s2.9
202324.3°C17.0°C9.8°C27.2°C5.6°C2 mm51%1.4 m/s2.9
202223.2°C15.6°C7.9°C27.5°C4.2°C0 mm56%1.9 m/s3.3
202121.0°C14.4°C7.9°C25.4°C1.3°C4 mm59%1.5 m/s2.9
202024.5°C16.5°C8.6°C29.8°C3.1°C2 mm40%2 m/s3.2
2019 ❄️20.5°C13.8°C7.0°C24.9°C0.5°C39 mm55%1.5 m/s2.1
201822.5°C14.9°C7.4°C26.2°C1.7°C0 mm47%1.6 m/s3.2
201724.5°C16.7°C8.9°C26.4°C4.6°C5 mm41%1.8 m/s3
201626.2°C17.9°C9.6°C28.8°C6.4°C0 mm27%1.7 m/s3.1
201524.7°C16.9°C9.0°C29.2°C3.3°C2 mm28%1.8 m/s3.1
201423.1°C15.4°C7.7°C29.7°C3.3°C25 mm37%1.9 m/s2.9
201322.6°C15.3°C7.9°C26.2°C1.7°C8 mm53%1.7 m/s3
201223.7°C15.7°C7.7°C27.7°C3.5°C5 mm41%2.2 m/s3
201123.7°C16.2°C8.6°C28.2°C3.8°C1 mm44%1.4 m/s3.1
201020.6°C13.9°C7.3°C22.7°C2.9°C9 mm62%1.3 m/s3.1
200924.0°C16.6°C9.3°C26.6°C3.9°C2 mm44%1.4 m/s3.1
2008 🔥25.6°C18.2°C10.8°C28.8°C6.3°C0 mm48%1.5 m/s3
200724.5°C16.6°C8.6°C27.8°C4.1°C1 mm35%2 m/s3.2
200624.9°C17.3°C9.6°C28.1°C6.1°C5 mm42%1.9 m/s3.1
200523.6°C15.5°C7.5°C26.3°C4.5°C1 mm37%1.6 m/s3.3
200424.6°C17.4°C10.2°C27.8°C3.6°C1 mm43%1.6 m/s3.1
200323.2°C16.2°C9.2°C27.2°C3.6°C23 mm54%1.6 m/s2.5
200225.2°C17.6°C10.1°C28.5°C6.2°C28 mm39%1.5 m/s3.1
200125.6°C17.7°C9.7°C29.8°C4.9°C1 mm28%1.7 m/s3.1
200026.4°C17.6°C8.8°C29.5°C4.6°C3 mm23%1.9 m/s3.5
199926.0°C17.7°C9.4°C29.5°C6.7°C0 mm20%1.4 m/s3.5
199824.9°C16.6°C8.2°C29.0°C4.8°C0 mm39%1.5 m/s3.1
1997 🌧️21.2°C14.7°C8.2°C27.1°C3.7°C48 mm58%1.4 m/s2.9
199624.9°C15.8°C6.7°C27.1°C2.4°C1 mm31%1.9 m/s3.6
199524.9°C17.2°C9.6°C27.3°C5.1°C2 mm40%1.9 m/s3.4
199425.9°C17.5°C9.1°C30.2°C3.8°C0 mm29%1.8 m/s3.7
199326.6°C17.7°C8.7°C29.7°C4.7°C0 mm19%1.7 m/s3.7
199226.2°C18.1°C9.9°C28.2°C6.1°C0 mm35%1.8 m/s3.4
199124.0°C17.1°C10.1°C27.8°C4.2°C26 mm46%1.6 m/s3.3
199024.2°C16.7°C9.1°C26.6°C4.3°C0 mm42%1.8 m/s3.4
198924.7°C17.0°C9.4°C27.9°C5.1°C9 mm34%1.6 m/s3.4
198824.6°C17.0°C9.4°C27.6°C5.8°C4 mm43%1.6 m/s3.2
198725.8°C17.4°C8.9°C30.9°C5.6°C6 mm21%1.6 m/s3.2
198624.0°C15.7°C7.4°C29.0°C2.4°C10 mm32%1.9 m/s3.5
198524.0°C16.8°C9.6°C27.4°C4.6°C26 mm53%2 m/s3.1
198425.2°C17.1°C8.9°C28.2°C4.2°C0 mm28%2.2 m/s3.4
198324.0°C16.3°C8.7°C27.2°C3.3°C6 mm38%1.6 m/s—
198224.6°C16.9°C9.3°C28.5°C5.3°C11 mm38%2.1 m/s—
198123.9°C15.8°C7.7°C25.8°C5.0°C2 mm42%1.8 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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North Delhi December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in North Delhi in December?▼

The average high in December is around 24.2°C with lows near 8.8°C (mean 16.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in North Delhi in December?▼

December averages 7 mm of rainfall in North Delhi, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 48 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest December on record in North Delhi?▼

The hottest December reached 30.9°C in 1987. The coldest dipped to 0.5°C in 2019.

Has December in North Delhi gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have fallen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.3°C to 23.1°C and overnight lows from 8.8°C to 8.5°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit North Delhi?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in North Delhi and one of the drier months, so plan for around 24.2°C daytime highs and 8.8°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in North Delhi?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in North Delhi, averaging 16.5°C.

What should I pack for North Delhi in December?▼

For December in North Delhi, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 24.2°C and lows of 8.8°C.

Is North Delhi humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 40% — relatively dry.

How windy is North Delhi in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 1.7 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 2.2 m/s (1984).

Which December had the most rainfall in North Delhi?▼

The wettest December on record was 1997 with 48 mm. On average, December sees 7 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in North Delhi behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.