SeasonMapLumbini weather in December
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December in Lumbini: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#2 of 12 months in Lumbini · #131 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Lumbini in December
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Lumbini climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Rainfall | 10 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 143 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lumbini 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.
BusyPilgrim season, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Lumbini'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 weatherLumbini's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Lumbini in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Pilgrim season
15 Oct – 15 Mar · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedThe cool months are when the coaches come, mostly from India and Sri Lanka, and when the international monasteries hold their own ceremonies. The garden is at its best just after dawn, before the groups arrive.
- Season
Terai winter fog
15 Dec – 5 Feb · usuallyFog seasonRiskThe plain sits under fog for days at a stretch in midwinter, and it does not lift until late morning. Flights into Bhairahawa are the first thing to go and the highway slows to a crawl behind it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Lumbini — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Lumbini?
Lumbini in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Lumbini?
- December in Lumbini: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Lumbini on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Lumbini in December?
- In December, Lumbini averages a daily high of 22.3°C and a low of 11.4°C, with about 9.5 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lumbini in December?
- Lumbini has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 143 in December.
Other months in Lumbini
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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.