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

Curious about the December weather in Chiang Mai? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Chiang Mai the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

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

With around 259 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Chiang Mai in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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