Almaty vs Chiang Mai in December

Chiang Mai is the better pick in December — 86 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Almaty is freezing, dry, reliable snow.

Almaty vs Chiang MaiDecember climate, side by side

AlmatyChiang Mai
Comfort score42/100 (F)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high-3°C30°C
Avg high / low1° / -8°28° / 16°
Rainfall29 mm3 mm
Rainy days71
Humidity61%74%
Air quality (AQI)8879

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Almaty vs Chiang Mai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Almaty or Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is the better pick in December — 86 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Almaty is freezing, dry, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Almaty vs Chiang Mai in December?
In December, Almaty averages 1°C high / -8°C low with about 29 mm of rain; Chiang Mai averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 3 mm.