El Nido vs Pattaya in December

Pattaya is the better pick in December — 92 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is hot, dry, while El Nido is hot, soaked, clean air.

El Nido vs PattayaDecember climate, side by side

El NidoPattaya
Comfort score72/100 (B)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high33°C33°C
Avg high / low29° / 26°31° / 24°
Rainfall196 mm21 mm
Rainy days214
Humidity82%67%
Air quality (AQI)2962

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

El Nido vs Pattaya in December — FAQ

Is December better in El Nido or Pattaya?
Pattaya is the better pick in December — 92 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is hot, dry, while El Nido is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in El Nido vs Pattaya in December?
In December, El Nido averages 29°C high / 26°C low with about 196 mm of rain; Pattaya averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm.