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

What weather conditions can you expect in Chiang Rai this December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Chiang Rai during December, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's mildest temperatures. However, it's still unmistakably warm.

Precipitation

Chiang Rai in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 253 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Chiang Rai. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chiang Rai climate page with graphs.

 

Chiang Rai, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
SunshineSunshine 253 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Thailand in December

Find out more about the weather in Thailand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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