SeasonMapMadikeri weather in December
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December in Madikeri: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Madikeri · #215 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Madikeri in December
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Madikeri climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 26°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 74 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Madikeri 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.
BusyWinter break in India, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Madikeri'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 weatherMadikeri's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
December includes Coffee harvest.
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What's on in Madikeri in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Coffee harvest
15 Nov – 31 Jan · usuallyArabica comes off first and robusta into January, and the estates run on migrant labour and drying yards for three months. Homestays on working estates are the point of coming here in this window.
- Festival
Puttari
20 Nov – 15 Dec · usuallyHarvestThe Kodava harvest festival, always on a full moon night at the end of the year: the first sheaf is cut by torchlight, then the village dances in the open ground until it gets light. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Madikeri — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Madikeri in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Madikeri?
- December in Madikeri: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Madikeri on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Madikeri in December?
- In December, Madikeri averages a daily high of 26.4°C and a low of 16°C, with about 38.2 mm of rain over roughly 5.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Madikeri in December?
- Madikeri has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 74 in December.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — December
Within 300 km: Bengaluru's Kadalekai Parishe around 15 Nov – 15 Dec, and Kochi's Thripunithura Vrischikolsavam around 10 Nov – 5 Dec.