Chiang Mai vs Vientiane

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vientiane edges ahead as the better destination in December. Vientiane offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Chiang Mai sees 10 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.

Chiang Mai sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Vientiane is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vientiane is the stronger choice in December.

Chiang Mai reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Vientiane averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Chiang Mai receives approximately 12 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Vientiane sees 8 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Vientiane the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.