Prayagraj Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Prayagraj

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
25.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
8 mm
Avg Humidity
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49%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-9.1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Prayagraj December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Prayagraj, with average highs near 25.4°C and lows around 10.3°C (mean 17.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 8 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

Prayagraj December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Prayagraj. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Decembers in Prayagraj were 1988 and 2006 — when the month averaged 20°C — while the coldest were 2019 and 2025 at 14.3°C. Typical December days reach 25.4°C with nights near 10.3°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.1°C→16.7°C-1.4°C
Max Temp25.8°C→23.6°C-2.2°C
Min Temp10.4°C→9.8°C-0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.7°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

14.0°C–15.5°C2 yr (4%)
15.5°C–17.0°C7 yr (16%)
17.0°C–18.5°C20 yr (44%)
18.5°C–20.0°C16 yr (36%)

Prayagraj December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Prayagraj, averaging 8 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1997 with 60 mm, while the driest were 2018, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Prayagraj December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Prayagraj during December averages 49%. The most humid December was 2019 at 80%, and the least humid was 1994 at 26%.

Prayagraj December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 3.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Prayagraj. The sunniest December was 1992 at 4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2019 at 2.2.

Prayagraj December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Prayagraj during December is 1.5 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 1984 and 2020 at 1.9 m/s, while the calmest were 2008, 2011 and 2019, among others at 1.2 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Prayagraj

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

How December Ranks in Prayagraj

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Prayagraj Weather by Month

Prayagraj December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.4°C18.1°C18.4°C17.0°C17.0°C-1.4°C
Avg High26.2°C26.1°C25.9°C24.2°C24.0°C-2.2°C
Avg Low10.6°C10.2°C10.8°C9.7°C9.9°C-0.7°C
Avg Rain11 mm10 mm5 mm6 mm5 mm-6 mm

Extreme December Records in Prayagraj

🔥Warmest December32.9°C2015
🧊Coldest December1.0°C2019
🌧️Wettest December60 mm1997
🏜️Driest December0 mm1990
🌬️Windiest December1.9 m/s1984

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Prayagraj have fallen by about 1.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 1°C (2019) to a record high of 32.9°C (2015).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 8 mm, with a wettest year of 60 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.7°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 Prayagraj?

One of the best times to visit Prayagraj

December is one of the best times to visit Prayagraj. Expect days averaging 25.4°C and nights around 10.3°C (mean 17.9°C) — cooler than Prayagraj's yearly average — with low rainfall (8 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Prayagraj'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 →

Prayagraj Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Prayagraj, with average highs near 25.4°C and lows around 10.3°C (mean 17.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 8 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 8 mm of rainfall in Prayagraj, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 60 mm (1997), and the driest just 0 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 49% and average wind speed is 1.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.3 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.8°C to 23.6°C and overnight lows from 10.4°C to 9.8°C over the same span.
December Weather in Prayagraj, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202520.9°C14.3°C7.7°C24.4°C5.5°C0 mm78%1.4 m/s—
202424.5°C17.3°C10.0°C28.9°C5.6°C4 mm57%1.5 m/s2.9
202324.9°C18.4°C11.8°C29.9°C7.9°C9 mm56%1.3 m/s2.6
202224.7°C17.2°C9.7°C28.5°C6.7°C0 mm61%1.5 m/s3.4
202123.2°C16.5°C9.9°C27.0°C3.4°C12 mm66%1.5 m/s2.9
202025.7°C18.1°C10.5°C30.1°C5.4°C8 mm48%1.9 m/s3.1
2019 ❄️19.5°C14.3°C9.0°C24.7°C1.0°C32 mm80%1.2 m/s2.2
201824.5°C17.1°C9.6°C27.7°C4.3°C0 mm46%1.4 m/s3.3
201726.6°C19.0°C11.3°C30.0°C8.1°C0 mm39%1.4 m/s3
201622.8°C15.8°C8.8°C25.8°C6.3°C0 mm65%1.4 m/s2.7
201527.1°C19.2°C11.4°C32.9°C6.3°C2 mm30%1.5 m/s3.1
201424.1°C16.5°C8.8°C31.0°C5.0°C23 mm44%1.6 m/s2.9
201323.8°C16.6°C9.4°C26.7°C7.4°C2 mm67%1.5 m/s3.1
201224.3°C16.6°C8.9°C27.6°C4.1°C0 mm56%1.7 m/s3.2
201123.8°C16.5°C9.2°C28.2°C5.4°C3 mm58%1.2 m/s3
201025.5°C17.9°C10.4°C28.6°C5.4°C2 mm50%1.4 m/s3.4
200925.9°C18.8°C11.7°C29.5°C8.1°C13 mm54%1.3 m/s3.2
200825.4°C18.6°C11.7°C29.3°C7.7°C0 mm68%1.2 m/s3
200725.9°C18.2°C10.4°C28.3°C5.8°C6 mm42%1.7 m/s3.4
200627.7°C20.0°C12.3°C32.1°C8.6°C1 mm40%1.5 m/s3.4
200525.3°C17.3°C9.2°C29.1°C6.8°C10 mm44%1.5 m/s3.4
200426.2°C18.9°C11.5°C29.1°C5.9°C4 mm44%1.4 m/s3.2
200323.6°C17.1°C10.5°C28.0°C6.0°C8 mm65%1.2 m/s3.1
200226.0°C18.6°C11.1°C29.4°C7.8°C10 mm45%1.4 m/s3.4
200125.7°C17.7°C9.7°C28.6°C6.6°C0 mm45%1.4 m/s3.3
200027.1°C18.4°C9.7°C29.8°C7.0°C1 mm28%1.6 m/s3.9
199926.5°C18.3°C10.0°C28.0°C7.9°C7 mm38%1.3 m/s3.8
199826.0°C17.7°C9.5°C29.1°C6.2°C0 mm39%1.3 m/s3.5
1997 🌧️22.7°C17.0°C11.3°C28.1°C5.5°C60 mm70%1.4 m/s2.6
199625.3°C16.4°C7.5°C27.5°C4.1°C0 mm38%1.5 m/s3.4
199527.3°C19.5°C11.7°C30.4°C7.6°C15 mm41%1.8 m/s3.3
199427.6°C18.8°C9.9°C31.5°C4.8°C0 mm26%1.5 m/s3.9
199326.9°C18.2°C9.5°C29.9°C6.2°C0 mm28%1.4 m/s3.6
199226.4°C18.5°C10.6°C28.4°C7.1°C0 mm43%1.5 m/s4
199125.9°C18.3°C10.7°C29.1°C6.5°C14 mm48%1.5 m/s3.7
199026.4°C18.7°C10.9°C29.0°C7.4°C0 mm49%1.6 m/s3.7
198927.0°C19.0°C11.0°C30.8°C7.7°C24 mm34%1.5 m/s3.6
1988 🔥27.9°C20.0°C12.1°C32.0°C8.6°C12 mm33%1.5 m/s3.6
198725.9°C17.6°C9.3°C30.1°C6.6°C7 mm43%1.3 m/s3.7
198626.1°C18.6°C11.2°C31.3°C6.2°C40 mm44%1.6 m/s3.6
198524.9°C17.7°C10.5°C29.7°C5.4°C1 mm66%1.7 m/s3.7
198427.5°C18.8°C10.1°C31.1°C4.7°C1 mm34%1.9 m/s3.9
198326.2°C18.7°C11.2°C29.6°C7.0°C9 mm43%1.4 m/s—
198225.8°C18.2°C10.6°C28.3°C6.8°C2 mm52%1.8 m/s—
198124.6°C17.0°C9.5°C27.7°C7.1°C6 mm54%1.5 m/s—

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

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Prayagraj December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Prayagraj in December?▼

The average high in December is around 25.4°C with lows near 10.3°C (mean 17.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Prayagraj in December?▼

December averages 8 mm of rainfall in Prayagraj, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 60 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest December on record in Prayagraj?▼

The hottest December reached 32.9°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to 1°C in 2019.

Has December in Prayagraj 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.8°C to 23.6°C and overnight lows from 10.4°C to 9.8°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Prayagraj?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Prayagraj and one of the drier months, so plan for around 25.4°C daytime highs and 10.3°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Prayagraj?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Prayagraj, averaging 17.9°C.

What should I pack for Prayagraj in December?▼

For December in Prayagraj, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 25.4°C and lows of 10.3°C.

Is Prayagraj humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 49% — relatively dry.

How windy is Prayagraj in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 1.5 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 1.9 m/s (1984).

Which December had the most rainfall in Prayagraj?▼

The wettest December on record was 1997 with 60 mm. On average, December sees 8 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 Prayagraj 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.