Bangkok · WinterMonth summary
Bangkok weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
13% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bangkok in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.8h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (8.2/10). December scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bangkok in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Thai Christmas markets and year-end sales in malls Even in winter, Bangkok enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 32°C | 13% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 33°C | 22% | 1.2 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 26°C | 33°C | 25% | 1.4 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 27°C | 35°C | 39% | 2.8 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 27°C | 33°C | 67% | 5.8 | 10.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 32°C | 79% | 5.1 | 10.0h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 26°C | 31°C | 84% | 6.7 | 8.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 84% | 6.2 | 8.3h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 25°C | 31°C | 90% | 9.9 | 8.6h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 31°C | 73% | 7.9 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 31°C | 35% | 2.7 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 23°C | 31°C | 13% | 0.6 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Bangkok averages 31°C, 13% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bangkok in December
Is December a good time to visit Bangkok?
December is an excellent time to visit Bangkok (score 8.2/10). With 31°C, 10.8h of sunshine and 13% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Bangkok in December?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.8h/day.
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