December · India
Best time to visit Srinagar in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Srinagar in December
Average temperature 2°C, 23 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 44% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
- Humidity
- 44%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Srinagar scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 23 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Srinagar's Dal lake houseboats and Mughal gardens sit in Kashmir's mountain valley.
December in Srinagar — middling scores, decent value
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 23 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Srinagar — 4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Srinagar in December?
- In December, Srinagar averages 2°C, 23 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Srinagar?
- December earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Srinagar in December?
- Expect about 23 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 44% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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