Chiang Mai weather in December (Chiang Mai Province, Thailand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Chiang Mai during December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Chiang Mai in December, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C. Though it’s the cooler month of the year, the weather remains warm. Ideal for enjoying the outdoors.

Precipitation

Chiang Mai in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 259 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Chiang Mai.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chiang Mai climate page with graphs.

 

Chiang Mai, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 259 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Thailand in December

Find out more about the weather in Thailand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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