Mahabalipuram in December

7.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
10Rainy days (156 mm)
11:16 hDaylight
06:28Sunrise · 17:43 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.1 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

26° 24° J 26° 25° F 28° 26° M 29° 28° A 30° 29° M 31° 28° J 30° 28° J 30° 27° A 30° 27° S 29° 26° O 27° 25° N 26° 25° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 26°C24°C18 mm 4– – 8.6
February 26°C25°C8 mm 2– – 8.8
March 28°C26°C11 mm 2– – 8.9
April 29°C28°C21 mm 3– – 8.6
May 30°C29°C37 mm 3– – 8.3
June 31°C28°C44 mm 6– – 7.8
July 30°C28°C49 mm 10– – 7.3
August 30°C27°C76 mm 13– – 7.1
September 30°C27°C90 mm 13– – 7.1
October 29°C26°C244 mm 20– – 6.1
November 27°C25°C308 mm 18– – 6.1
December 26°C25°C156 mm 10– – 7.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Mahabalipuram in December?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 25°C.

When is the best time to visit Mahabalipuram?

The best months are March, February, January, April.