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Mae Hong Son Province Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand in December.

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Are you planning a trip a to Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Mae Hong Son Province in December

Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand is a region in Thailand. December in Mae Hong Son Province generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Pai to 30°C (86°F) in Mae Sariang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Mae Sariang and 14°C (57°F) in Pai. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Pai.

For specific regional insights in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mae Sariang with an average of 9.4 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Pai with 16 mm (0.6 in).

Explore Mae Hong Son Province by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December27°C (81°F)
Best Time to Visit Mae Hong Son Province →

Best Places to Visit in Mae Hong Son Province in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mae Hong Son 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 Mae Hong Son Province

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand?

Temperature range in Mae Hong Son Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Mae Hong Son Province (December)

Pai

In December Pai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pai →

Mae Hong Son

In December Mae Hong Son generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mae Hong Son →

Pang Mapha

In December Pang Mapha 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)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pang Mapha →

Ban Khun Yuam

In December Ban Khun Yuam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
255 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ban Khun Yuam →

Ban Rak Thai

In December Ban Rak Thai 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
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mae Hong Son 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 Mae Hong Son Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pai 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Mae Hong Son 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Pang Mapha 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Ban Khun Yuam 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Ban Rak Thai 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Mae Sariang 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 9.4 mm (0.4 in)

Mae Hong Son Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand in December?

Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Pai average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand in December?

Average temperatures in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand during December range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Pai.

Does Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Pai averages only about 16 mm (0.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand with overall perfect weather in Pai.

On average, the best time to visit Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand is in January, November and December with generally perfect weather in Pai. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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