What December feels like in Quetta
For Quetta, December is early winter on the calendar. Afternoons feel chilly — fine for exploring on foot if you are dressed for it. After dark the temperature drops clearly: nights are cold. The air is comfortable — neither muggy nor dry.
Rain in Quetta in December
December is a dry month in Quetta; rain falls about one day in 10. A rainy day brings about 5.5 mm (0.2 in) on average — steady rain rather than a passing shower. The yearly figure is similar, around 5.9 mm per wet day.
Daylight and sunshine in December
Mid-month, Quetta gets 10 h 13 min of daylight, from sunrise near 7:21 am to sunset near 5:34 pm. Days are getting shorter: 26 min less daylight than in mid-November. The sun is out for roughly 91% of those daylight hours, so skies are mostly clear.
How December compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, December comes out as the 2nd coolest month in Quetta. Afternoons run 4.9°C (8.8°F) cooler than in November, with 5 mm more rain. The cooling trend carries on into January. The next month's average high: 10.3°C (50.5°F).
Who December suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
Tips for visiting Quetta in December
Versatile Layers
Days are noticeably warmer than nights — layers you can add or remove.
Warm Layers
A warm jacket, a hat and gloves for cold mornings and evenings.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Quetta in December?
Afternoons average 12.7°C (54.9°F) and nights about 3.9°C (39°F) — chilly by most people's standards. It is the 2nd coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Quetta in December?
No — December is one of the drier times, with about 3 rainy days and 17 mm in total.
What should I wear in Quetta in December?
The numbers point to versatile layers, warm layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is December or January better for visiting Quetta?
December, clearly: it ranks #6 of 12 among Quetta's months, against #12 for the other. January is cooler and has more rainy days.