SeasonMapKo Lipe (Koh Lipe) weather in December
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December in Ko Lipe: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 15 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Ko Lipe · #565 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ko Lipe in December
Other months in Ko Lipe
Ko Lipe's forum calls January hot, sunny and one of the driest stretches of the year, with humidity at its lowest point. Regulars note the wind picks up from the northeast this time of year — worth knowing when picking a beach, since the western side tends to stay calmer and better suited to families.
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Ko Lipe climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 151 mm / 5.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ko Lipe 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.
BusyHigh season, flat Andaman, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ko Lipe'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).
Fair weatherKo Lipe's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ko Lipe in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
High season, flat Andaman
1 Nov – 15 May · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedSpeedboats run daily from Pak Bara and Langkawi, the reef off Sunrise Beach is clear, and Walking Street is busy every night. Everything on the island is open, which is not true the rest of the year.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ko Lipe — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ko Lipe?
Ko Lipe in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Ko Lipe?
- December in Ko Lipe: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 15 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Ko Lipe on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Ko Lipe in December?
- In December, Ko Lipe averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 25.9°C, with about 150.8 mm of rain over roughly 14.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ko Lipe in December?
- Ko Lipe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in December.
Other months in Ko Lipe
Compare Ko Lipe in December
Warmer or cooler than Ko Lipe in December
Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — December
Within 300 km: Khao Sok's Morning mist on Cheow Lan around 1 Nov – 15 Feb, and Langkawi's Dry season around 1 Dec – 31 Mar.