Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok in December

Thailand Updated 2026-07-01

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.

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.

Best hours in December

The daily rhythm, hour by hour.

Calmest 9AM
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM

The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.

Weather in December

Typical highs, lows and wet days.

J 33° 23°
F 33° 24°
M 35° 26°
A 36° 27°
M 34° 26°
J 34° 26°
J 33° 26°
A 33° 26°
S 33° 25°
O 32° 25°
N 32° 24°
D 32° 22°
Average high Average low 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.

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