December weather forecastPuducherry, India

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Puducherry, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°C (82.4°F) and min 21°C (69.8°F).

Temperature

Puducherry experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) during January and December.

Rainfall

In December, in Puducherry, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47 rainfall days, and 1240mm (48.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Puducherry, the average seawater temperature in December is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: For engaging in water activities including swimming and diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as perfect, providing pleasure for extended durations.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:57 pm IST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Puducherry, India, is 7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 9, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 9 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Apply generously and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more even on cloudy days, particularly after a swim or outdoor exercise. Take caution! The UV rays from the Sun gain strength from sand and water reflections.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Puducherry's coldest months, January and December, record an average high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).

The average high-temperature, in December, in Puducherry, is 28°C (82.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F).

In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Puducherry, in December, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

December has the shortest days of the year in Puducherry, India, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Puducherry, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:57 pm IST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Puducherry, India, is 7h.

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 9.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 9. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in December
Puducherry, India

Average high temperature in December: 28°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (37°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (28°C).

Average low temperature in December: 21°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).

Average rainfall in December
Puducherry, India

Average rainfall in December: 162mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (300mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Puducherry, India

Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Puducherry, India

Average sea temperature in December: 27°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are April and May (29.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (26.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Puducherry, India

Average daylight in December: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in December: 7h

The months with the most sunshine are February, March and April (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are June, July, August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in December
Puducherry, India

Average UV index in December: 9

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).