The month in detail
What to expect in December
December is peak dry season in Hua Hin. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
December is the best month of the year in Hua Hin. Compared to November: 10 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Sea
28°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.3h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 53
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Is December the right month?
December is actually the best month of the year in Hua Hin. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Thailand
🗣️LanguageThai
💶CurrencyThai Baht (฿)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 34°C
❄️Coolest monthDecember · 29°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 41%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Hua Hin ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ThailandTropical climate with a 8.9 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
12.57°N · 99.96°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hua Hin?
December is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 6.5h of sunshine and 4.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Hua Hin get in December?
Hua Hin averages 6.5 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Hua Hin?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Hua Hin in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Hua Hin good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Hua Hin scores 6.8/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 8.5/10.
When should you avoid Hua Hin?
June is the most difficult month to visit Hua Hin, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Hua Hin in December?
In December, the sea averages 28°C in Hua Hin: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Hua Hin in December?
The average UV index reaches 7 in December in Hua Hin (high), with about 11.3h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.