December weather forecast
Dharamshala, India

December curtains the year, introducing the full vigor of winter in the city of Dharamshala. Crisp winds and cooler temperatures dictate the daily weather rhythm, making snug winter wear essential. The city's ambiance responds to these changes, switching to muted tones, owing to shorter daylight hours. The weather maintains an expressive character right up until the year's end. This finale deepens the appreciation for Dharamshala's extraordinary weather journey, made memorable with every spell of rain and ray of sunshine.

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's pleasant 20.7°C (69.3°F) to a refreshing 16.7°C (62.1°F). Dharamshala encounters a steady low-temperature average of 7.4°C (45.3°F) throughout the month of December.

Rainfall

In Dharamshala, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. In Dharamshala, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.4 days and collects up to 3035mm (119.49") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dharamshala, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:30 pm IST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dharamshala. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.