SeasonMapGorkha weather in December
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December in Gorkha: cool, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#4 of 12 months in Gorkha · #359 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gorkha climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.4 cm / 1.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 109 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gorkha 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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Best months for Gorkha'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).
Fair weatherGorkha's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gorkha — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gorkha in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Gorkha?
- December in Gorkha: cool, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Gorkha on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Gorkha in December?
- In December, Gorkha averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 3.6°C, with about 21.9 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gorkha in December?
- Gorkha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 109 in December.
- Does it snow in Gorkha in December?
- Gorkha sees roughly 4.4 cm of snowfall in December.
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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.