SeasonMapHsipaw weather in December
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December in Hsipaw: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Hsipaw · #163 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Hsipaw in December
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Hsipaw climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 10 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 5 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hsipaw in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Hsipaw's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherHsipaw's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Hsipaw in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Trekking season
1 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyTrail seasonThe months the tracks up to the Shan and Palaung villages are dry underfoot and a night on a village floor is cold rather than close. Guides work out of town two days at a time. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hsipaw — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Hsipaw?
Hsipaw in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Hsipaw?
- December in Hsipaw: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Hsipaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Hsipaw in December?
- In December, Hsipaw averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 13°C, with about 9.8 mm of rain over roughly 1.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hsipaw in December?
- Hsipaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — December
Within 300 km: Bagan's Balloon season around 15 Oct – 10 Apr.