Erode Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Erode

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
29.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
17.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
40 mm
Avg Humidity
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75%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3.6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Erode December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Erode, with average highs near 29.2°C and lows around 17.7°C (mean 23.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Erode December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Erode. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Erode was 2018 — when the month averaged 25.6°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 21.7°C. Typical December days reach 29.2°C with nights near 17.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.6°C→24.0°C+0.4°C
Max Temp29.4°C→29.1°C-0.3°C
Min Temp17.7°C→18.9°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

21.0°C–22.3°C5 yr (11%)
22.3°C–23.5°C16 yr (36%)
23.5°C–24.8°C18 yr (40%)
24.8°C–26.0°C6 yr (13%)

Erode December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Erode, averaging 40 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2024 with 168 mm, while the driest was 1990 at 1 mm.

Erode December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Erode during December averages 75%. The most humid December was 1997 at 87%, and the least humid was 2016 at 59%.

Erode December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 4.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Erode. The sunniest December was 1995 at 5.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1993 and 2023 at 3.9.

Erode December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Erode during December is 1.3 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 2006, 2007 and 2012, among others at 1.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2010, 2021 and 2024, among others at 1.1 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Erode

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Erode

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Erode Weather by Month

Erode December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.9°C22.7°C22.9°C24.1°C23.8°C-0.1°C
Avg High29.8°C28.4°C28.9°C29.9°C28.9°C-0.9°C
Avg Low18.0°C17.0°C17.0°C18.4°C18.8°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain44 mm45 mm28 mm28 mm63 mm+19 mm

Extreme December Records in Erode

🔥Warmest December35.2°C2016
🧊Coldest December11.4°C1994
🌧️Wettest December168 mm2024
🏜️Driest December1 mm1990
🌬️Windiest December1.5 m/s1982

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Erode have risen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 11.4°C (1994) to a record high of 35.2°C (2016).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 40 mm, with a wettest year of 168 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Erode?

One of the best times to visit Erode

December is one of the best times to visit Erode. Expect days averaging 29.2°C and nights around 17.7°C (mean 23.5°C) — cooler than Erode's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (40 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Erode'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 →

Erode Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Erode, with average highs near 29.2°C and lows around 17.7°C (mean 23.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 40 mm of rainfall in Erode, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 168 mm (2024), and the driest just 1 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 1.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.6 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 risen by about 0.4°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 17.7°C to 18.9°C while daytime highs eased from 29.4°C to 29.1°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
December Weather in Erode, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.6°C24.0°C17.5°C32.4°C14.3°C11 mm71%1.2 m/s—
2024 🌧️28.1°C24.2°C20.2°C29.8°C16.6°C168 mm86%1.1 m/s4.1
202330.6°C25.2°C19.9°C32.6°C16.8°C35 mm77%1.2 m/s3.9
202228.9°C23.9°C18.9°C31.0°C15.8°C70 mm80%1.3 m/s4.2
202127.1°C22.6°C18.0°C29.4°C14.3°C24 mm85%1.1 m/s4.5
202028.3°C23.1°C18.0°C30.3°C15.1°C69 mm82%1.3 m/s4.1
201928.8°C23.9°C19.0°C31.2°C16.9°C40 mm82%1.3 m/s4.1
2018 🔥31.8°C25.6°C19.3°C34.0°C16.5°C6 mm67%1.2 m/s4.5
201728.9°C23.4°C18.0°C31.1°C15.3°C36 mm76%1.3 m/s4.7
201632.6°C25.5°C18.3°C35.2°C14.9°C44 mm59%1.2 m/s4.7
201528.7°C23.7°C18.8°C30.8°C15.3°C42 mm82%1.3 m/s4.4
201430.5°C24.7°C18.9°C33.5°C15.4°C14 mm72%1.3 m/s4.1
201330.5°C23.8°C17.2°C33.4°C14.2°C19 mm68%1.3 m/s5
201231.2°C25.1°C18.9°C32.8°C16.6°C9 mm70%1.5 m/s4.8
201129.3°C23.2°C17.1°C33.6°C12.8°C19 mm74%1.3 m/s4.6
201026.8°C22.4°C18.1°C28.9°C13.0°C51 mm85%1.1 m/s4.2
200929.9°C24.4°C19.0°C31.8°C15.1°C19 mm76%1.3 m/s4.1
200827.2°C21.9°C16.5°C28.4°C12.3°C13 mm81%1.3 m/s4.8
200728.1°C22.8°C17.5°C30.0°C12.9°C112 mm79%1.5 m/s4.4
200629.0°C22.7°C16.4°C30.1°C14.2°C9 mm75%1.5 m/s5
200526.8°C22.3°C17.9°C29.0°C13.7°C49 mm85%1.1 m/s4.6
200428.3°C22.0°C15.8°C30.3°C12.9°C4 mm77%1.4 m/s5.3
200330.6°C23.9°C17.2°C34.0°C13.6°C4 mm70%1.4 m/s5.2
200231.0°C23.8°C16.6°C32.7°C13.1°C9 mm66%1.3 m/s5
200129.2°C23.1°C17.1°C30.6°C13.0°C21 mm74%1.5 m/s4.7
200029.0°C22.5°C16.0°C32.0°C12.6°C36 mm73%1.4 m/s5.1
199928.4°C22.5°C16.6°C29.9°C13.2°C24 mm76%1.3 m/s4.7
199827.2°C22.4°C17.5°C30.1°C12.7°C109 mm82%1.3 m/s4.3
199727.7°C23.7°C19.8°C29.0°C16.1°C67 mm87%1.1 m/s4.1
199627.5°C22.2°C16.8°C33.8°C11.7°C131 mm78%1.3 m/s4.3
199529.9°C22.7°C15.6°C31.0°C14.2°C2 mm68%1.4 m/s5.5
199429.6°C22.6°C15.7°C31.7°C11.4°C14 mm71%1.3 m/s5
1993 ❄️26.3°C21.7°C17.0°C28.4°C13.6°C84 mm85%1.3 m/s3.9
199227.9°C21.9°C15.9°C29.3°C12.3°C15 mm77%1.5 m/s4.8
199128.1°C22.5°C16.8°C31.5°C13.8°C7 mm76%1.3 m/s4.7
199031.2°C24.9°C18.6°C33.3°C14.7°C1 mm67%1.5 m/s4.8
198930.1°C23.8°C17.6°C32.7°C14.9°C21 mm71%1.5 m/s4.8
198831.2°C24.5°C17.7°C33.5°C14.5°C16 mm66%1.4 m/s5.1
198728.6°C23.8°C19.1°C32.6°C13.9°C118 mm79%1.3 m/s4
198630.8°C24.8°C18.8°C32.1°C14.3°C22 mm73%1.4 m/s4.6
198530.2°C24.1°C18.1°C32.2°C14.2°C13 mm73%1.3 m/s5.2
198430.8°C23.7°C16.6°C34.2°C13.4°C34 mm67%1.3 m/s4.9
198328.6°C23.9°C19.2°C31.1°C16.5°C122 mm79%1.5 m/s—
198230.1°C23.8°C17.5°C31.8°C15.1°C7 mm69%1.5 m/s—
198127.5°C22.3°C17.1°C29.0°C12.2°C40 mm79%1.2 m/s—

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

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Erode December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Erode in December?▼

The average high in December is around 29.2°C with lows near 17.7°C (mean 23.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Erode in December?▼

December averages 40 mm of rainfall in Erode, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 168 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest December on record in Erode?▼

The hottest December reached 35.2°C in 2016. The coldest dipped to 11.4°C in 1994.

Has December in Erode gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 0.4°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 17.7°C to 18.9°C while daytime highs eased from 29.4°C to 29.1°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is December a good time to visit Erode?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Erode and one of the drier months, so plan for around 29.2°C daytime highs and 17.7°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Erode?▼

Yes — December is the coldest month of the year in Erode, averaging 23.5°C.

What should I pack for Erode in December?▼

For December in Erode, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29.2°C and lows of 17.7°C.

Is Erode humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 75% — quite humid.

How windy is Erode in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 1.3 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 1.5 m/s (1982).

Which December had the most rainfall in Erode?▼

The wettest December on record was 2024 with 168 mm. On average, December sees 40 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 Erode 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.