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Karaj Weather in December

Karaj in December

The short of it: Karaj in December averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of 2 °C (35 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 2° · rain 38 mm · daylight 9 h 44 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & April

December in Karaj brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 2°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 9°; nights run about 2°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 44 min in mid-December, 29 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Karaj runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Shahrak-e Mohandesī-ye Zerā‘ī, 7 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Karaj, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 44 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Shahrak-e Mohandesī-ye Zerā‘īAlborz Province7 km SSW9°2°38 mm
FardīsTehran9 km S9°2°37 mm
Meshkīn DashtTehran10 km SSW10°2°38 mm
Moḩammad ShahrAlborz Province10 km SW9°2°38 mm
KamālshahrAlborz Province11 km WNW9°2°41 mm
GarmdarrehAlborz Province12 km SE10°3°36 mm
ChahārbāghAlborz Province13 km W9°2°41 mm
QodsTehran16 km SE10°3°36 mm

The Almanac · Karaj Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 9°; nights run about 2°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Karaj by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°0°36 mm7 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
February10°2°39 mm9 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
March16°6°40 mm12 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April21°11°35 mm12 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°15°19 mm10 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June32°20°6.0 mm9 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July35°22°4.0 mm9 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
August34°21°3.0 mm9 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦
September30°18°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
October23°12°22 mm9 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
November14°6°34 mm6 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
December9°2°38 mm7 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Karaj in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Karaj in December?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights 2 °C (35 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 9°; nights run about 2°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Karaj?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Karaj in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 44 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 34 min.

Does it snow in Karaj in December?

Hardly — December nights average 2 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Karaj in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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