Weather in December in Koh Samui
Are you planning a trip a to Koh Samui in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Koh Samui in December?
Koh Samui is a region in Thailand. December in Koh Samui generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Chaweng Beach.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Choeng Mon Beach with an average of 147 mm to heavy rainfall in Laem Sor with 164 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected in Chaweng Beach. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Koh Samui for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Koh Samui climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Koh Samui?
Chaweng Beach
In December Chaweng Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lamai Beach
In December Lamai Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bophut
In December Bophut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Choeng Mon Beach
In December Choeng Mon Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mae Nam Beach
In December Mae Nam Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Koh Samui, in Thailand.
Is December the best time to visit Koh Samui?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Chaweng Beach, December might be a good time to visit Koh Samui. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Koh Samui is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Chaweng Beach. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.
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