Bangkok vs Istanbul in December

Bangkok is the better pick in December — 77 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is hot, dry, while Istanbul is cool, a little rain, very humid.

Bangkok vs IstanbulDecember climate, side by side

BangkokIstanbul
Comfort score77/100 (B)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high33°C10°C
Avg high / low31° / 21°13° / 9°
Rainfall6 mm69 mm
Rainy days112
Humidity64%80%
Air quality (AQI)9654

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

Bangkok vs Istanbul in December — FAQ

Is December better in Bangkok or Istanbul?
Bangkok is the better pick in December — 77 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is hot, dry, while Istanbul is cool, a little rain, very humid.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Istanbul in December?
In December, Bangkok averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 6 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 13°C high / 9°C low with about 69 mm.