Weather in December in Thailand
Planning a getaway to Thailand this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
Temperatures
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.To explore the conditions in Thailand in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 262 hours of sunshine in Bangkok. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Thailand climate page.
Where to go in Thailand in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Thailand.
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