Chiang Mai in December
Climate
- Day / Night
- 27.9°C / 18.2°C
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Humidity
- 76%
Averaged from 3 complete year(s) of historical data for Chiang Mai specifically. See Where to Go for how this compares across regions.
About this month
High season (nationwide generalization)
Peak cool, dry season nationwide and the busiest, most expensive month to visit most of the country — book well ahead for accommodation and flights.
December 5 (the late King Bhumibol's birthday) is a public holiday and is widely reported as a nationwide alcohol-sales-ban day, though we have not been able to confirm that against an official source. Bars and restaurants may stop serving; shops may not sell. Plan around it rather than being caught out.
Event this month
Ayutthaya World Heritage FairAyutthaya
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