SeasonMapChitwan (Sauraha) weather in December
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December in Chitwan: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#2 of 12 months in Chitwan · #162 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Chitwan in December
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Chitwan climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 10 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 127 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Chitwan in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Chitwan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherChitwan's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
December includes Wintering birds.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Chitwan in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Wintering birds
1 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyBirdlife seasonAround 160 migrant species drop into the oxbows and grasslands from the north for the cool months, on top of a resident list already among the longest in Nepal. Early morning on the Rapti is the easiest way to see them. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Chitwan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Chitwan?
Chitwan in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Chitwan?
- December in Chitwan: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Chitwan on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Chitwan in December?
- In December, Chitwan averages a daily high of 22.4°C and a low of 11°C, with about 10.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chitwan in December?
- Chitwan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 127 in December.
Other months in Chitwan
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Similar destinations in South Asia — December
Within 300 km: Pokhara's Paragliding season on 1 Oct – 15 Apr, and Manang's ACAP and TIMS permits on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.