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Udaipur in December
What December is really like in Udaipur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: tommy, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Udaipur. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Cool, sunny and very busy around Christmas and New Year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Udaipur: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with November (30°C (86°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:49
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Monsoon (July–October). Rains from July to September fill the lakes and green the hills; October dries out and festivals begin.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Shilpgram Utsav — crafts and folk arts fair (usually late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Fateh Sagar Lake
Saheliyon-ki-Bari
The 'garden of the maidens' was laid out in the 18th century for the royal women of the court, with lawns, lotus pools, marble elephants and fountains fed by water from Fateh Sagar Lake.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Fateh Sagar Lake
Fateh Sagar Lake
Walk the Rani Road promenade at sunset and try snacks from the stalls along the shore.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Palace · Sajjangarh
Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace
Built in the 1880s by Maharana Sajjan Singh on a hilltop west of the city, this palace was intended to watch monsoon clouds approach.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai
Ambrai Ghat
Come after sunset for the lights on the City Palace and the Lake Palace, and keep to the steps rather than the slippery edge.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 9°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Udaipur?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Udaipur?
It is one of the best months to visit Udaipur. Cool, sunny and very busy around Christmas and New Year.
+How warm is Udaipur in December?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Udaipur in December?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.