Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Bangkok in December
Bangkok sees its driest month, with just 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain, highs of 87°F (31°C) and lows of 67°F (19°C).
December opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 79/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 87°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (10 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What December feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 87°F (31°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 67°F (19°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (10 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around December
December is one of Bangkok's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: December & January.
- Shortest days of the year, about 11 h 12 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 70/100 in November to 79/100.
- December sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Bangkok to the Andaman route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clothes87°F afternoons
- Sun hat and sunscreenmidday heat
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bangkok in December
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Thipsamai Pad Thai
Famous pad thai shop since 1966, including a version wrapped in egg.
Why now A break from 87°F afternoons.
Grand Palace
Royal complex housing Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Huge weekend market with over 10,000 stalls selling clothes, crafts and food.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Chao Phraya Express Boat
Cheap river ferry linking the old city, temples and Chinatown.
Why now December scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Wat Arun
Riverside temple with a porcelain-covered spire, reached by a short ferry.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bangkok in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bangkok?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 79/100. Expect highs of 87°F (31°C) and 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain. December is inside the Nov – Mar window our Bangkok to the Andaman route recommends.
How hot is Bangkok in December?
Average highs are 87°F (31°C) and average lows 67°F (19°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in December?
Not much: about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.6 in (1361 mm).
What should I pack for Bangkok in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (87°F afternoons), sun hat and sunscreen (midday heat), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in December
- Bangkok to the Andaman Nov – Mar
Planning Bangkok in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.