Phayao Province Weather in December

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

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Phayao Chiang Muan Chiang Kham

Planning a journey to Phayao Province, Thailand this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Phayao Province in December

Phayao Province, Thailand is a region in Thailand. December in Phayao Province 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 17°C (63°F) in Phayao. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Phayao.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Phayao Province, Thailand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chiang Muan with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Phayao with 20 mm (0.8 in).

Explore Phayao Province by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February33°C (91°F) March36°C (97°F) April37°C (99°F) May34°C (93°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Phayao Province in December

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

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

Temperature range in Phayao Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Phayao Province (December)

Phayao

In December Phayao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Chiang Muan

In December Chiang Muan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chiang Muan →

Chiang Kham

In December Chiang Kham 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
251 hours
253 hours
273 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 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 Phayao 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 Phayao Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Phayao 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Chiang Muan 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Chiang Kham 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Phayao Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Phayao Province, Thailand in December?

December in Phayao Province, Thailand brings perfect weather. In Phayao, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Phayao Province, Thailand in December?

In Phayao, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

December is on the drier side in Phayao Province, Thailand. Phayao averages only about 20 mm (0.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Phayao Province, Thailand?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Phayao Province, Thailand. Typically, the climate in Phayao is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, December provides perfect weather in Phayao. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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