Archive · 30 Dec 2025
India to Experience Rain and Snow
The weather in India is changing as the year ends.
Himachal Pradesh might get rain and snow from December 30 to January 2, making places like Shimla and Manali popular for tourists celebrating New Year.
Farmers hope this weather will help their crops, but apple growers are worried.
Meanwhile, southern states like Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala might get scattered showers around the same time.
Pune is also experiencing colder mornings, with temperatures around 10°C.
The weather has been very dry in some places, so this rain is welcome.
Additionally, Kutch, Saurashtra, and parts of north Gujarat are expected to receive light rain around New Year, which will help reduce the above-normal temperatures in Gujarat.
Himachal Pradesh is expected to receive rain and snow from December 30, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
Thousands of tourists are visiting major destinations like Shimla and Manali to celebrate the New Year.
The state has experienced a 99% rain deficit in December 2025, with a 54-day dry spell.
Farmers hope the rain and snow will benefit Rabi sowing, while apple growers are concerned about the reduced cooling period.
Southern states like Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala are expected to receive scattered showers from December 30, 2025, to January 5, 2026, and Kutch, Saurashtra, and parts of north Gujarat are expected to receive light rain around New Year.
- Who
- Tourists, locals, farmers, apple growers, hoteliers, meteorological departments
- What
- Predicted rain, snow, and scattered showers
- When
- December 30, 2025 - January 8, 2026
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Pune, Kutch, Saurashtra, North Gujarat, India
- Why
- To experience a 'White New Year', benefit agriculture, and end the north-east monsoon season
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Pune, Kutch, Saurashtra, North Gujarat
- Forecast Period
- December 30, 2025 - January 8, 2026
- Expected Weather
- Rain and snow in Himachal Pradesh, scattered showers in South India, light rain in Gujarat
- Tourist Destinations
- Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Kasauli, Dalhousie
- Rain Deficit
- 99% in Himachal Pradesh (December 2025), 21% in Kerala (North-East Monsoon)
- Hotel Occupancy
- 70-80%
- Coldest Place
- Tabo (-6.2°C)
- Hottest Place
- Solan (24.4°C)
- Pune Minimum Temperature
- 10°C (December 31, 2025 - January 2, 2026)
Sources
Tourists await ‘white New Year’ as Met office predicts rain, snowfall in Himachal on Dec 31
IMD Update: Year-End rains expected in TN, Puducherry & Kerala
Pune sees coldest year-end mornings since 2018, minimum temperature to hover around 10 degree Celsius on New Year
‘Feels surreal’: Gulmarg turns into new year hotspot as fresh snow looms
Gulmarg snow turns it into a hotspot
Hotel occupancy hits 80-90 pc in Himachal Pradesh ahead of New year
Hotel occupancy hits 80-90% in Himachal Pradesh ahead of New Year
