Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in December

Chiang Mai is the better pick in December — 84 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry.

Bangkok vs Chiang Mai — December climate, side by side

🇹🇭 Bangkok🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
Comfort score75/100 (B)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high35°C33°C
Avg high / low33° / 24°30° / 18°
Rainfall17 mm8 mm
Rainy days21
Humidity65%74%
Air quality (AQI)9679

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

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Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Bangkok or Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is the better pick in December — 84 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in December?
In December, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 18°C low with about 8 mm.