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The weather in December in Kerala

It's hot in December in Kerala with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Kerala. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Kerala, India. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2023, Kerala reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 161 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Kerala

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kerala. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Kerala New York
Average temperature 32°C 9°C
Max. temperature 33°C 12°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 161 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 16 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Kerala with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 26°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 25°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Kerala is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Kerala runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Kerala, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Kerala

Temperature in December in Kerala over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Kerala, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Kerala

Total precipitation in December in Kerala over the years

Daily UV index in December in Kerala

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Kerala, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in December in Kerala

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Average weather in Kerala by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kerala. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.