Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in December.

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Mu Si Pak Chong

Thinking about venturing to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Khao Yai National Park in December

Khao Yai National Park, Thailand is a region in Thailand. December in Khao Yai National Park generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Mu Si. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Mu Si.

To explore the conditions in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Pak Chong with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Mu Si with 15 mm (0.6 in). In Mu Si, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Khao Yai National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Khao Yai National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Mu Si)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Khao Yai National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Khao Yai National Park.

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 Khao Yai National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand?

Temperature range in Khao Yai National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Khao Yai National Park (December)

Mu Si

In December Mu Si generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mu Si →

Pak Chong

In December Pak Chong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Pak Chong →

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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 Khao Yai National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mu Si 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Pak Chong 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)

Khao Yai National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in December?

December in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand brings excellent weather. In Mu Si, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in December?

In Mu Si, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

Does Khao Yai National Park, Thailand get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand during December, with Mu Si averaging close to 15 mm (0.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Khao Yai National Park, Thailand?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand. Typically, the climate in Mu Si is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly excellent weather in Mu Si. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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