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The best places to visit in December are Dubai, Goa and Puri. The most affordable good option is Puri at about ₹15,400 per person for 4 days.
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DubaiExcellent · 89
United Arab Emirates15–31°C · 14 mm rainDry · Dubai Shopping Festival (Dec–Jan) · peak season — book early4 days from ₹67,070 ppG
GoaExcellent · 81
Goa19–34°C · 4 mm rainDry · Christmas & New Year celebrations · peak season — book early4 days from ₹19,900 ppP
PuriExcellent · 80
Odisha10–30°C · 12 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹15,400 ppM
MunnarExcellent · 80
Kerala12–31°C · 39 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹20,750 ppV
VietnamExcellent · 80
Vietnam2–31°C · 25 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · best season5 days from ₹34,240 ppA
AgraExcellent · 79
Uttar Pradesh1–31°C · 6 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹16,690 ppJ
JaipurExcellent · 77
Rajasthan1–32°C · 3 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹19,700 ppC
CoorgExcellent · 75
Karnataka12–33°C · 16 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹20,740 ppA
AndamanExcellent · 75
Andaman & Nicobar25–30°C · 113 mm rainPleasant weather · peak season — book early4 days from ₹28,030 ppU
UdaipurExcellent · 74
Rajasthan3–33°C · 2 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹20,330 ppV
VaranasiExcellent · 73
Uttar Pradesh2–33°C · 5 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹16,040 ppM
MaldivesGood · 66
Maldives24–29°C · 199 mm rainPleasant weather · peak season — book early4 days from ₹68,470 ppS
Sri LankaGood · 65
Sri Lanka19–32°C · 175 mm rainPeak season — book early5 days from ₹47,790 ppB
Bangkok & PattayaGood · 64
Thailand10–37°C · 10 mm rainVery hot · dry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹35,610 ppG
GangtokGood · 62
Sikkim-14–14°C · 3 mm rainCold · dry · best season4 days from ₹19,930 ppS
ShimlaGood · 58
Himachal Pradesh-0–25°C · 13 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹18,400 ppR
RishikeshGood · 55
Uttarakhand3–28°C · 11 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · off-season prices4 days from ₹16,820 ppM
ManaliGood · 55
Himachal Pradesh-29–7°C · 12 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹19,490 ppBest places in December by travel type
Beach destinations 7Hill stations 7Snow destinations 3Heritage & culture trips 6Spiritual & pilgrimage places 4Nature & wildlife getaways 3Adventure destinations 5Honeymoon destinations 7Family-friendly destinations 9
Best places in India in December
- Goa — Dry, Christmas & New Year celebrations, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹19,900 per person.
- Puri — Pleasant weather, dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹15,400 per person.
- Munnar — Pleasant weather, dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹20,750 per person.
- Agra — Dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹16,690 per person.
- Jaipur — Dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹19,700 per person.
Best international trips in December
- Dubai — Dry, Dubai Shopping Festival (Dec–Jan), peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹67,070 per person.
- Vietnam — Pleasant weather, dry, best season. 5 days from ₹34,240 per person.
- Maldives — Pleasant weather, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹68,470 per person.
- Sri Lanka — Peak season — book early. 5 days from ₹47,790 per person.
- Bangkok & Pattaya — Very hot, dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹35,610 per person.
Places to avoid in December
- Singapore: pleasant weather, heavy monsoon rain, peak season — book early (31°C, 300 mm rain)
December weather by destination
| Destination | Max °C | Min °C | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | 31 | 1 | 6 mm | Excellent |
| Andaman | 30 | 25 | 113 mm | Excellent |
| Bali | 35 | 22 | 272 mm | Okay |
| Bangkok & Pattaya | 37 | 10 | 10 mm | Good |
| Coorg | 33 | 12 | 16 mm | Excellent |
| Dubai | 31 | 15 | 14 mm | Excellent |
| Gangtok | 14 | -14 | 3 mm | Good |
| Goa | 34 | 19 | 4 mm | Excellent |
| Jaipur | 32 | 1 | 3 mm | Excellent |
| Leh Ladakh | 5 | -39 | 14 mm | Okay |
| Maldives | 29 | 24 | 199 mm | Good |
| Manali | 7 | -29 | 12 mm | Good |
| Munnar | 31 | 12 | 39 mm | Excellent |
| Nepal | 23 | 1 | 5 mm | Good |
| Puri | 30 | 10 | 12 mm | Excellent |
| Rishikesh | 28 | 3 | 11 mm | Good |
| Shimla | 25 | -0 | 13 mm | Good |
| Singapore | 31 | 23 | 300 mm | Avoid |
| Sri Lanka | 32 | 19 | 175 mm | Good |
| Srinagar | 17 | -18 | 32 mm | Good |
| Udaipur | 33 | 3 | 2 mm | Excellent |
| Varanasi | 33 | 2 | 5 mm | Excellent |
| Vietnam | 31 | 2 | 25 mm | Excellent |
Long-term monthly averages (NASA POWER climatology).
Best places to visit in December from your city
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the best place to visit in December?
Dubai, Goa and Puri rank highest for December based on weather, rainfall, season and events.
What is the cheapest place to visit in December?
Puri is the most affordable well-rated choice at around ₹15,400 per person for 4 days (two travellers sharing, mid-range, excluding travel).
Where should I not travel in December?
Skip Singapore in December — mainly because of pleasant weather.
Where can I see snow in December?
Good snow options in December include Shimla, Manali and Srinagar.
Scores combine long-term weather averages, season and events. Costs are mid-range estimates for two people sharing; hotels cost more in peak months. Costs are estimates based on average prices and can change with season, availability and booking time. Always confirm current prices before booking.