What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Phuket in December?

In December, Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 18°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Phuket averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 98 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Phuket in December

Chiang Mai and Phuket are nearly tied in December — 84 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry; Phuket is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Chiang Mai vs Phuket — December climate, side by side

	Chiang Mai	Phuket
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	33°C	37°C
Avg high / low	30° / 18°	32° / 25°
Rainfall	8 mm	98 mm
Rainy days	1	12
Humidity	74%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	79	42

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

Chiang Mai vs Phuket in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chiang Mai or Phuket?: Chiang Mai and Phuket are nearly tied in December — 84 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry; Phuket is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Phuket in December?: In December, Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 18°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Phuket averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 98 mm.