The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Krabi sees 30°C during the day with 5.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
December ranks 2 out of 12 months in Krabi. Compared to November: 23 pts fewer rainy days, +1.2h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
23°
Sea
29°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Krabi is January (5.5/10), 0.1 pt higher than December.
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Plan your trip
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 typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMarch · 34°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 30°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 62%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Other destinations in December
If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Krabi ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ThailandEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.5 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
8.09°N · 98.91°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Krabi?
January is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 6.4h of sunshine and 21.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Krabi get in January?
Krabi averages 6.4 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Krabi?
October is the most unfavourable month with October has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Krabi in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Krabi good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Krabi scores 5.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 5.3/10.
When should you avoid Krabi?
October is the most difficult month to visit Krabi, with October has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Krabi in December?
In December, the sea averages 29°C in Krabi: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Krabi in December?
The average UV index reaches 6 in December in Krabi (high), with about 11.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.