Shillong in December
Meghalaya, India
Go in December — crisp weather and Christmas energy make it a good time, but arrive early to avoid New Year crowds and book accommodation ahead.
December's Shillong glows with Christmas energy — Meghalaya has a large Christian population. Churches lit up, markets festive, carol singing across the city.
The December story
Christmas in Shillong is special — the city celebrates with genuine warmth. Police Bazar decorated. New Year parties at clubs and hotels. Clear weather for sightseeing. Book ahead for Christmas week.
Why December scores 8.0/10
Weather
Cool 5-18°C. Clear weather. Holiday season. Christmas celebrations big here.
Festivals this month
Christmas celebrations
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What to do in Shillong this December
- 1Enjoy Christmas celebrations
- 2Visit Don Bosco Museum
- 3Hike Shillong Peak
- 4Explore Elephant Falls
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Holiday planners
- ✓Cultural visitors
- ✓Cool-weather lovers
Who should think twice
- ✗Cold mornings, tourist crowds for Christmas/New Year
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Cool 4-15°C. Clear skies, low tourists. Cherry Blossom afterglow. Live music scene year-round. |
| February | 6.0/10 | Cool 5-16°C. Pre-spring. Clear views of hills. Quiet month. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warming 8-20°C. Spring flowers begin. Pleasant weather. Good trekking month. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Pleasant 10-22°C. Peak spring. Best weather. Tourist season begins. |
| May | 6.0/10 | Warm 12-24°C. Pre-monsoon showers begin late May. Still good. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon arrives. 15-22°C. Heavy rain. Waterfalls spectacular but roads risky. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 16-22°C. Very heavy rain. Landslide risk. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 16-22°C. Heavy rain but slightly less than July. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. 14-22°C. Rain decreasing. Green everywhere. |
| October | 10.0/10 | Post-monsoon perfection. 10-22°C. Clear skies, green hills, minimal rain. |
| November | 10.0/10 | Cherry Blossom Festival! 8-20°C. Clear weather. Cultural peak. |
| Decemberviewing | 8.0/10 | Cool 5-18°C. Clear weather. Holiday season. Christmas celebrations big here. |
What to pack for December
- ▸Warm jacket
- ▸Sweater
- ▸Hiking shoes
- ▸Camera
- ▸Scarf
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