Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Province Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in December.

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Chiang Mai Mae Rim Hang Dong Chiang Dao

Planning a getaway to Chiang Mai Province, 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 to Expect in Chiang Mai Province in December

Chiang Mai Province, Thailand is a region in Thailand. December in Chiang Mai Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Fang at 27°C (81°F) and very warm in Lamphun at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Lamphun and 14°C (57°F) in Fang. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Chiang Mai.

To explore the conditions in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chiang Mai with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to low rainfall in Ban Pa Pae with 29 mm (1.1 in).

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Chiang Mai sees around 259 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Chiang Mai Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiang Mai Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chiang Mai)

January31°C (88°F) February34°C (93°F) March37°C (99°F) April38°C (100°F) May36°C (97°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai Province →

Best Places to Visit in Chiang Mai Province in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chiang Mai Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chiang Mai Province

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand?

Temperature range in Chiang Mai Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Chiang Mai Province (December)

Chiang Mai

In December Chiang Mai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
259 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chiang Mai →

Mae Rim

In December Mae Rim generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
259 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mae Rim →

Hang Dong

In December Hang Dong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
259 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hang Dong →

Chiang Dao

In December Chiang Dao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
259 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chiang Dao →

San Sai

In December San Sai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
259 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Sai →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chiang Mai Province, in Thailand.

In our records: Thailand December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Thailand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Thailand dropped to 2°C (36°F) in Chiang Rai on December 25, 1999.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chiang Mai Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chiang Mai 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Mae Rim 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Hang Dong 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Chiang Dao 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
San Sai 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Doi Saket 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Chiang Mai Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in December?

Expect pleasant weather across Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in December. The popular destination of Chiang Mai averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in December?

Chiang Mai averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Chiang Mai Province, Thailand get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Chiang Mai averages just 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Chiang Mai Province, Thailand?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Chiang Mai Province, Thailand with overall perfect weather in Chiang Mai.

Generally speaking, January, November and December provide pleasant weather in Chiang Mai. On the other hand, the months of February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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