Thailand weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Thailand this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Thailand in December?
December in Thailand generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Mae Salong at 27°C to very warm in Suphan Buri at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Suphan Buri and 14°C in Mae Salong. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Bangkok.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mukdahan with an average of 5.8 mm to heavy rainfall in Sungai Kolok with 426 mm. In Bangkok, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. Meanwhile, Bangkok enjoys approximately 262 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Thailand in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Thailand climate page.
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Average weather in Bangkok
In December Bangkok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chiang Mai
In December Chiang Mai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Patong Beach
In December Patong Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hua Hin
In December Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ao Nang Beach
In December Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Thailand?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Thailand with overall perfect weather in Bangkok.
On average, the best time to visit Thailand is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Bangkok. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June and September tend to be poor.
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