Mawsynram in December
Meghalaya, India
Clearest skies but nights drop to 5°C with minimal shelter options
December is cold and dry. Clear skies over the moss-covered landscape.
The December story
December works for the determined visitor. Cold mornings but dry. Very few other tourists — likely just you and the village.
Why December scores 6.0/10
Weather
Dry. 5-18°C. Cold but clear.
What to do in Mawsynram this December
- 1Mawjymbuin Cave visits on clear days
- 2Brief hiking in daylight hours
- 3Stay near fires or in heated accommodations
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Holiday adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those uncomfortable with bone-chilling cold
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Driest month. 5-15°C. The wettest place on Earth at its driest — ironic and interesting. |
| February | 6.0/10 | February continues the dry window. Warming slightly. |
| March | 6.0/10 | Warming. 8-20°C. Pleasant. Light showers starting. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Warm. 10-22°C. Rain increasing. Green. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Monsoon building. 12-22°C. Heavy rain. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Full monsoon. 14-20°C. Extreme rainfall — 2500mm+ this month. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak rainfall. 14-20°C. Wettest month — 3000mm+. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Heavy monsoon. 14-20°C. Still extreme. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. 12-22°C. Rain decreasing but still heavy. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 10-22°C. Dry spells return. Green landscape. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Dry. 8-20°C. Clear. Pleasant. |
| Decemberviewing | 6.0/10 | Dry. 5-18°C. Cold but clear. |
What to pack for December
- ▸Heavy warm layers
- ▸Thermal underwear
- ▸Waterproof jacket
- ▸Hiking boots
- ▸Warm hat, gloves, and scarf
Nearby in Meghalaya scoring high in December
How to reach Mawsynram
Airport
Shillong (Umroi) — 65km; Guwahati — 160km
Rail
Guwahati — 175km
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