Weather in December in Thailand
What is the weather like in Thailand in December?
The weather in Thailand in December ranges from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
December has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from warm in Chiang Rai with 27°C (81°F) to very warm temperatures in Chanthaburi with 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (71°F) in Chanthaburi and 14°C (56°F) in Chiang Rai. It is one of the coldest months of the year.
Precipitation ranges from almost non in Ubon Ratchathani with 1mm (0inch) rainfall to heavy in Narathiwat with 567mm (22inch) rainfall.
December can be the driest month of the year.
In general it is also a
sunny
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Thailand.
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Popular destinations in Thailand
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Average weather in Bangkok
In December Bangkok generally has very warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) 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 warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) 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 very warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and moderate 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 warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Pattaya South
In December Pattaya South generally has very warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Thailand.
Is December the best time to go to Thailand?
In our opinion December is one of the best times to visit Thailand with commonly perfect weather in Bangkok.
On average the best time to visit Thailand is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Bangkok.
The worst months are May, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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