Bangkok in December
Cool, bone-dry mornings and packed everything: this is the month you book flights and riverside rooms months ahead.
Is December a good time to visit Bangkok?
December is one of the busiest months in Bangkok, at about 92/100. If you can move your dates, September is far calmer.
What’s on in December
- King Bhumibol Memorial Day and Father’s Day (Dec 5)
- Christmas–New Year peak — the busiest fortnight of the Bangkok year
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Bangkok, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Bangkok.
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Bangkok?
December is one of the busiest months in Bangkok, at about 92/100. If you can move your dates, September is far calmer.
How crowded is Bangkok in December?
Bangkok sits at roughly 92/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 26 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is September.
What is the weather like in Bangkok in December?
Expect highs around 32°C and lows near 22°C in December, with about 1 wet days across the month.