December · India
Best time to visit Bengaluru in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bengaluru in December
Average temperature 21°C, 36 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.3/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Bengaluru scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 21°C, 36 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bengaluru is India's garden-tech metropolis of parks, craft-beer pubs, and Deccan palace escapes on cooler plateau days. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
December in Bengaluru — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
At 21°C (70°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
With around 36 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Bengaluru at 9.3/10 (3rd of 12), just behind January at 9.7/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bengaluru in December?
- In December, Bengaluru averages 21°C, 36 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bengaluru?
- December earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bengaluru in December?
- Expect about 36 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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