December weather forecast
Puri, India

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Puri, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and an average high of 27.2°C (81°F).
The perfect water temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 5mm (0.2") of accumulated rainfall makes December a great period for swimming and other water activities.

Temperature

At the onset of December, Puri records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.2°C (81°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. During the December nights, an average temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) is observed in Puri, India.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Puri, with 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Puri, in December, the average water temperature is 25.8°C (78.4°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) offer outstanding conditions for any water activity, providing extreme pleasure for extended periods.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Puri.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:18 pm IST.

Sunshine

January through May and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December translates into these guidelines:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Stay vigilant! UV rays get a boost in intensity due to sand and water reflections.