What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Istanbul in December?

In December, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm.

Bangkok vs Istanbul in December

Bangkok is the better pick in December — 75 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Bangkok vs Istanbul — December climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇹🇷 Istanbul
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	35°C	9°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	12° / 7°
Rainfall	17 mm	96 mm
Rainy days	2	15
Humidity	65%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	96	54

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

Month by month

Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, dry · best December75
Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeycold, rainy, muggy air · best May63

Bangkok vs Istanbul in December — FAQ

Is December better in Bangkok or Istanbul?: Bangkok is the better pick in December — 75 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Istanbul in December?: In December, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm.