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Bangkok in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bangkok in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bangkok, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Bangkok in December 2024

Good Weather
Hot
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Bangkok in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 8 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the coldest month of the year in Bangkok;
  • December is usually the driest month of the year in Bangkok

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
8 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bangkok has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Bangkok in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bangkok for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +95°F during the day to a minimum of +66°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +91°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +93°F.

Is Bangkok warm or cold in December?

Bangkok is typically hot in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +90°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +70°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

December is the coldest month in Bangkok, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bangkok in December

Bangkok weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+90°F+88°F+90°F
Min. temperature
+59°F+54°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+95°F+97°F
Rainfall
46 mm8 mm11 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
72%67%70%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
479
Cloudy days
142016
Rainy days
946
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +90°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +88°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 46 mm to 8 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 4 to 7.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Bangkok in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bangkok is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Bangkok based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 15 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. Bangkok is amazing in December with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bangkok wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 232 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Bangkok?

This is the weather in Bangkok in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+90°F
2 December
☁️
+92°F
3 December
☁️
+91°F
4 December
☁️
+90°F
5 December
☁️
+92°F
6 December
🌧️
+93°F
7 December
☁️
+90°F
8 December
☁️
+92°F
9 December
☀️
+92°F
10 December
☁️
+94°F
11 December
☁️
+93°F
12 December
☀️
+94°F
13 December
☁️
+92°F
14 December
☁️
+93°F
15 December
☀️
+94°F
16 December
☁️
+95°F
17 December
☁️
+93°F
18 December
☁️
+92°F
19 December
☀️
+93°F
20 December
☁️
+93°F
21 December
☀️
+89°F
22 December
☁️
+84°F
23 December
☁️
+83°F
24 December
☁️
+79°F
25 December
☁️
+82°F
26 December
☁️
+85°F
27 December
☁️
+90°F
28 December
☀️
+91°F
29 December
☁️
+92°F
30 December
☁️
+92°F
31 December
☁️
+94°F
In December 2023 Bangkok had 6 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +91°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bangkok climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bangkok in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+90°F) and the highest in 2020 (+93°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 810 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 1630 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bangkok in December:

Is December a good time to visit Bangkok?

December is a really good time to go to Bangkok. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bangkok.

Can you sunbathe in Bangkok in December?

Absolutely, December is hot in Bangkok. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Bangkok rainy in December?

Bangkok is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Bangkok in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bangkok in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Thailand

Check out the weather for other cities in Thailand.

Monthly weather in Bangkok

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bangkok, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.