On the cooler side.
December in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Jaipur.
One of the drier months.
Shorter days.
Usually calmer than most months.
UV is gentler than usual.
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for December.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
10.5 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 5
- Typical sun hours
- 07:07 - 17:36
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 1 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 17%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
55%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through December in Jaipur. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for December. Temperature 23.1°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in December
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in December.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 21% of days (6.6 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~21% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~7 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
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Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~29mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~28mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 9% of days (2.6 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~9% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 6% of days (1.9 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~7.5mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~14h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold nights are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~15h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~93% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~1 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 1% of days (0.5 days/month) in December. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is December a good time to visit Jaipur?
Typical December days in Jaipur reach highs of 23°C (73°F) with nights around 10°C (50°F). It usually feels warm by day and cool after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in December?
Daytime temperatures in December typically peak near 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 10°C (50°F). Expect warm afternoons and cool evenings.
How much does it rain in December?
Rainfall in December averages 5 mm (0.20 in) across roughly 1 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in December?
You can expect about 10 hours of daylight in December. Sunrise is typically around 07:07 and sunset near 17:36. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.
How strong is the sun in December?
UV levels are moderate (around 5); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in December?
In December, average wind speeds are around 7 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 28 km/h (17 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.