Bengaluru is experiencing an unusually chilly December in 2025, with minimum temperatures dipping to around 14.5 degrees Celsius—approximately 2.7 degrees below the seasonal norm—prompting residents to bundle up and flood social media with humorous reactions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes the cold spell to clear nighttime skies, low wind speeds, and heavy dew formation across South Interior Karnataka. Foggy mornings have also caused disruptions, including flight delays, as travellers report reduced visibility impacting daily commutes.

Social media platforms have seen a surge in memes and jokes capturing the city's uncharacteristic winter bite. Users quipped about "kneesocks weather in Bangalore" with shivering emojis, while others joked that "Nature turned on the AC today in Bangalore and lost the remote." Comments like "Need cops at noon and sweaters by evening" highlighted the rapid temperature swings, with some declaring it the "coldest morning so far" in the season.

The persistent chill has amplified Bengaluru's reputation for pleasant weather turning unexpectedly harsh during winter months. Historical data shows December minimums typically averaging around 16 degrees Celsius, making this year's below-normal readings notable. IMD forecasts indicate similar conditions persisting over the next few days, with misty mornings and cool days likely to continue.

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Residents' online banter reflects a mix of surprise and amusement at the intensified cold, contrasting with the city's usual mild climate. Posts about foggy disruptions, such as one traveller noting a flight delay of over an hour due to poor visibility, underscore practical impacts amid the lighter-hearted memes.

This cold wave aligns with broader patterns in Karnataka, where dry air and radiational cooling are enhancing nighttime drops. While not breaking long-standing records—the all-time December low remains around 8-9 degrees from the 19th century—the current spell has reignited discussions on Bengaluru's evolving winter character.

As the city braces for potentially one of its cooler Decembers in recent years, the viral memes serve as a coping mechanism, turning shivers into shared laughter among Bengalureans adapting to the frosty surprise.

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