December · India
Best time to visit Khajuraho in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Khajuraho in December
Average temperature 16°C, 11 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.0/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Khajuraho scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 11 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Khajuraho's sandstone temples carry intricate medieval sculpture-UNESCO heritage in the temple town of Madhya Pradesh. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
December ranks 3rd of 12 for Khajuraho — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 16°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Khajuraho at 9/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
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 Khajuraho in December?
- In December, Khajuraho averages 16°C, 11 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Khajuraho?
- December earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Khajuraho in December?
- Expect about 11 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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