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Thinking of visiting Mandalay in December? Expect high temperatures reaching 29°C (84°F) during the day, dropping to 17°C (63°F) at night, with minimal rainfall.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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31-year average (1987-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Mandalay typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 29°C (84°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 19°C (66°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Mandalay spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations in Mandalay between 2005 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Myanmar (Burma) and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Myanmar (Burma) in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
See the full Mandalay climate overview or explore weather in Myanmar (Burma).
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