Udaipur events & things to do in December 2026
Start with Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, plus Saheliyon ki Badi. December in Udaipur averages 26°C / 79°F highs, 9°C / 48°F nights, and about 0 rainy days.
Expect 26°C/79°F days and about 0 rainy ones in December. Start with these:
- Fateh Sagar Lake★ 4.7 · 13.9k reviewsThe artificial lake north of Pichola has waterfront drives, Nehru Garden island, evening food stalls, and links toward the hills.
- Lake Pichola★ 4.6 · 5.5k reviewsThe central lake frames City Palace, Jag Mandir, Lake Palace views, ghats, boat rides, and the old-city skyline at sunset.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Udaipur in December 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
79°F / 48°F
26°C / 8.8°C
RainPrecipitation
0d
0in · 1mm
LightDaylight
10.5h
December has cool nights and clear days, with high demand around lake hotels.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Dec 1 – Dec 15
Shilpgram Crafts Fair 2026
Annual crafts fair held at Shilpgram, showcasing traditional Rajasthani arts, crafts, and cultural performances.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Dec 25Christmas DayPublic holiday
- Dec 25-Dec 27Long weekend
About Udaipur
City overview
Udaipur is the Mewar lake city where City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple, Gangaur Ghat, Bagore-ki-Haveli, Fateh Sagar, and the Aravalli hills define the map. The city feels most coherent when days are split between the old lanes around Lal Ghat, boat-and-palace viewpoints, garden stops north of the center, and fort day trips into Rajasthan.
Food & drink
Udaipur food is Rajasthani and filling: dal baati churma pairs baked wheat balls with lentils and sweet crumb, gatte ki sabzi uses gram-flour dumplings in yogurt gravy, and laal maas brings red-chili mutton heat. Natraj Dining Hall, Jagdish Chowk lanes, Ambrai, Hathipole snacks, Bapu Bazaar, and Fateh Sagar stalls add ker sangri, mirchi vada, kachori, thali, rabri, ghewar, and lake-view tea.
Top sights
Ranked for December suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Saheliyon ki Badi
- 2Doodh Talai and ropeway
- 3Shilpgram
- 4Jagdish Temple
- 5Udaipur City Palace
- 6Bagore-ki-Haveli
- 7Monsoon Palace
- 8Ahar Cenotaphs
1Saheliyon ki Badi
4.4★ · 23,157outdoorOpen dailyThe garden north of the old city was built for royal women, with fountains, kiosks, lotus pools, marble elephants, and shade.
2Doodh Talai and ropeway
4.4★ · 7,741outdoorOpen dailyThe lakefront garden and ropeway south of City Palace give quick views over Pichola, Karni Mata temple, and the old city.
3Shilpgram
4.3★ · 11,978outdoorOpen dailyThe rural arts-and-crafts complex west of Fateh Sagar has regional huts, performances, workshops, and a major December fair.
Wikipedia
Show 3 more sights
- 4Jagdish Temple
- 5Udaipur City Palace
- 6Bagore-ki-Haveli
Neighborhoods
1Old City, Lal Ghat, and Gangaur Ghat
The old core is narrow and atmospheric, with guesthouses, rooftop restaurants, Jagdish Temple, Bagore-ki-Haveli, shops, and lake steps.
2City Palace and Pichola waterfront
This palace-facing belt is scenic and formal, with gates, boat jetties, havelis, museum queues, sunset points, and heritage hotels.
3Hathipole and Chetak Circle
The market side is practical, with textile shops, miniature-painting stores, snacks, banks, auto-rickshaws, and local shopping.
Day trips
85km / 2-2.5h by car from Udaipur
Kumbhalgarh Fort
The 15th-century hill fort has long walls, gates, temples, wildlife-sanctuary edges, and broad Aravalli views.
115km / 2h by train or car from Udaipur
Chittorgarh Fort
The huge fort complex has palaces, towers, temples, reservoirs, and the older Mewar capital story.
95km / 2-2.5h by car from Udaipur
Ranakpur Jain Temple
The marble Jain temple is known for intricate pillars and is often combined with Kumbhalgarh on a long car day.
Getting around
The old city is best walked because lanes around Jagdish Temple, Lal Ghat, and City Palace are narrow. Auto-rickshaws, taxis, app cabs where available, and hired cars handle Fateh Sagar, Monsoon Palace, Shilpgram, the airport, and fort day trips.
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Common questions about Udaipur in December
- What to pack for Udaipur in December
Pack for December's weather, not a generic Udaipur checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 26°C / 79°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 9°C / 48°F.
- Sun protection and comfortable walking shoes; rain is usually limited this month.
- How many days do you need in Udaipur
- 4 days covers the main Udaipur highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Udaipur worth visiting in December
- Yes. December in Udaipur averages 26°C / 79°F highs, 9°C / 48°F nights, and about 0 rainy days.
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