What is the weather like in Darjeeling vs Shimla in December?

In December, Darjeeling averages 12°C high / 4°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Shimla averages 16°C high / 2°C low with about 27 mm.

Darjeeling vs Shimla in December

Darjeeling is the better pick in December — 81 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Darjeeling is cool, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shimla is cool, dry.

Darjeeling vs Shimla — December climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Darjeeling	🇮🇳 Shimla
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	10°C	13°C
Avg high / low	12° / 4°	16° / 2°
Rainfall	52 mm	27 mm
Rainy days	14	4
Humidity	75%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	103	71

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Darjeeling vs Shimla in December — FAQ

Is December better in Darjeeling or Shimla?: Darjeeling is the better pick in December — 81 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Darjeeling is cool, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shimla is cool, dry.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling vs Shimla in December?: In December, Darjeeling averages 12°C high / 4°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Shimla averages 16°C high / 2°C low with about 27 mm.