Cherrapunji (Sohra) in December
Meghalaya, India
Go in December — clear skies and safe trekking conditions offset reduced waterfall flow, though expect cold mornings below 10°C and bring layers.
December cools Cherrapunji to 5-18°C. Dry, clear skies. Waterfalls flowing but reducing. Christmas atmosphere in the Khasi Hills.
The December story
December treks are comfortable if you dress warmly. Waterfalls still scenic. Fewer tourists than Oct-Nov. Combine with Shillong Christmas festivities.
Why December scores 8.0/10
Weather
Dry. 5-18°C. Clear but cold. Waterfalls reducing. Good trekking.
पीक अलर्ट · OCTOBER
Cherrapunji (Sohra) October में सबसे अच्छा होता है।
इसे अपनी सूची में सहेजें — हम October के पीक से पहले आपकी मदद करेंगे।
What to do in Cherrapunji (Sohra) this December
- 1Nongriat root-bridge circuits over 2–3 days
- 2Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters waterfall photography at cooling flows
- 3Clear-sky landscape documentation and canyon photography
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Winter-season trekkers comfortable with cool temperatures
- ✓Waterfall photographers documenting late-season flow
- ✓Clear-sky landscape enthusiasts
Who should think twice
- ✗Heat-sensitive visitors—5–18°C; bring layers for sustained cool
- ✗Waterfall-spectacle-prioritizing photographers—flows declining
- ✗Casual day-hikers—trek demands fitness and cold tolerance
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Dry season. 5-15°C. Clear views of Bangladesh plains. Root bridge treks safe. |
| February | 8.0/10 | Dry. 6-17°C. Warming up. Excellent trekking. Clear canyon views. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warming 8-20°C. Pre-monsoon. Good trekking. Light showers possible late March. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Warming 10-22°C. Pre-monsoon showers increasing. Waterfalls building. Tourist season. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Monsoon building. 12-22°C. Heavy showers. Treks becoming risky. Waterfalls spectacular. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Full monsoon. 14-20°C. 2000mm+ this month alone. Treks dangerous. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. Wettest month. 14-20°C. Record rainfall. Everything risky. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Heavy monsoon continues. 14-20°C. Slightly less than July but still extreme. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. 12-22°C. Rain decreasing. Landscape peak green. |
| October | 10.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 10-22°C. Dry, clear, waterfalls still flowing. Perfect. |
| November | 10.0/10 | Dry. 8-20°C. Clear views. Waterfalls still flowing. Root bridge treks optimal. |
| Decemberviewing | 8.0/10 | Dry. 5-18°C. Clear but cold. Waterfalls reducing. Good trekking. |
What to pack for December
- ▸Layered trekking clothing with insulation for 5–18°C
- ▸Waterproof wind layer for exposure
- ▸Warm fleece or down for mornings
- ▸Trekking boots with grip
- ▸High-SPF sunscreen and hat
Nearby in Meghalaya scoring high in December
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