Kathu weather in December (Phuket Province, Thailand)

What can you expect from the weather in Kathu during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Kathu generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 26°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Kathu in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 200 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kathu, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 200 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Phuket, Thailand (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Thailand in December

Find out more about the weather in Thailand in December and which places have the best weather 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 Kathu in December?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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