Guwahati in December
Assam, India
Holiday crowds peak during December, limiting spontaneity at major sites
December cools to 10-25°C. Pleasant and festive.
The December story
December is a good gateway month — clear weather, holiday season energy, and NE destinations at their best.
Why December scores 6.0/10
Weather
Cool 10-25°C. Pleasant. Holiday season.
What to do in Guwahati this December
- 1holiday temple crowds at Kamakhya
- 2Brahmaputra cruises
- 3festive market exploration
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓holiday-season travellers
Who should think twice
- ✗those seeking spontaneous visits
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Cool 10-25°C. Pleasant. Low season. Brahmaputra calm. |
| February | 6.0/10 | Warming 12-27°C. Pre-spring. Pleasant. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warm 15-30°C. Spring. Holi festivities. Pleasant. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Hot 20-32°C. Rongali Bihu (mid-April) — Assamese New Year. Biggest festival. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Hot 22-34°C. Pre-monsoon. Humid. Thunder showers. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 24-33°C. Very heavy rain. Brahmaputra floods. Ambubachi Mela. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 24-32°C. Brahmaputra at flood stage. Major flooding. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 24-32°C. Flood risk continues. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. 22-32°C. Rain decreasing. City recovering. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 18-30°C. Clear skies. Durga Puja festivities. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Pleasant 14-28°C. Best weather. Clear. Low humidity. |
| Decemberviewing | 6.0/10 | Cool 10-25°C. Pleasant. Holiday season. |
What to pack for December
- ▸layers for cool mornings
- ▸camera for festive atmosphere
- ▸cash for markets
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