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Thailand in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in Thailand — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 30°C
- Average low
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 9mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 11th warmest month of Thailand's year. The driest month of the year.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 5 King Bhumibol's Birthday
- December 7 King Bhumibol's Birthday observed
- December 10 Constitution Day
- December 24 Christmas Eve
- December 25 Christmas Day
- December 31 New Year's Eve
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Bangkok, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.