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Jaipur or Goa in December?

On climate data, Jaipur comes out ahead overall in December. See the per-criterion details below.

Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds in JaipurJaipurPhoto: Chainwit · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jaipur
India
Excellent· 93
Vaddem beach near Vasco da Gama in GoaGoaPhoto: A.Savin · FAL
Goa
India
Excellent· 81

Key figures in December

CriterionJaipurGoa
Average daily high25 °C30 °C
Average daily low10 °C23 °C
Sean/a28 °C
Rainy days1 rainy day (est.)1 rainy day (est.)
Sun5 h/day6 h/day ★
Humidity35 %64 %

Winner by travel type

Overall: JaipurBeach: JaipurCity break: JaipurActive: JaipurFamily: Jaipur

Trade-offs

  • Goa is about 5 °C warmer by day.

Jaipur or Goa in December: the short answer

In December, Jaipur comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Jaipur 93/100 vs Goa 81/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.

This comparison focuses on December as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Jaipur averages a climate score of 65/100, Goa 68/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

Weather in December, side by side

The average daily high is about 25 °C in Jaipur and 30 °C in Goa — warmer in Goa. Average daily lows are around 10 °C versus 23 °C.

On rain, Jaipur sees about 1 rainy days in December and Goa about 1. Goa gets more sunshine (5 vs 6 hours a day).

Rain and sun across the year

Over a full year Jaipur records roughly 68 rainy days and Goa about 150 — the drier of the two overall is Jaipur. At their sunniest, Jaipur reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (May) and Goa about 8 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.

Best time to visit each

Climatically, Jaipur is at its best in January, February, November and December, while Goa peaks in January, February, November and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.

Which suits which kind of trip

Based on the December scores for each travel style:

City breaks: Jaipur scores higher in December (Jaipur 94 vs Goa 77).

Active & hiking: Jaipur scores higher in December (Jaipur 85 vs Goa 68).

Family: Jaipur scores higher in December (Jaipur 99 vs Goa 85).

Verdict: which should you pick?

In December, Jaipur leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Goa carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.