Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Chiang Mai | Yangon | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 27°C (81°F) | 30°C (86°F)▲ | Yangon |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 16°C (61°F) | 20°C (68°F)▲ | Yangon |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 2 days | 1 days▲ | Yangon |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 12 mm | 5 mm▲ | Yangon |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 11h/day▲ | Yangon |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 78% | 78% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 7 km/h▲ | 11 km/h | Chiang Mai |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Yangon edges ahead as the better destination in December. Yangon offers 11 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. Yangon runs hot at 30°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Yangon is the stronger choice in December. Yangon receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
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.
Yangon averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
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.
Yangon sees 5 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Yangon the drier option by 1 rain day and 7 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.
Highs of 27°C, lows of 16°C, 2 rain days
Highs of 30°C, lows of 20°C, 1 rain days
Pack for both: moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Chiang Mai | Yangon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 28°C | 1d | 31°C | 1d |
| Feb | 31°C | 1d | 33°C | 0d |
| Mar | 34°C | 2d | 36°C | 2d |
| Apr | 36°C | 5d | 37°C | 5d |
| May | 33°C | 14d | 33°C | 23d |
| Jun | 31°C | 20d | 30°C | 30d |
| Jul | 30°C | 23d | 29°C | 31d |
| Aug | 29°C | 25d | 29°C | 31d |
| Sep | 29°C | 24d | 30°C | 29d |
| Oct | 29°C | 16d | 30°C | 20d |
| Nov | 28°C | 4d | 31°C | 5d |
| Dec | 27°C | 2d | 30°C | 1d |
Chiang Mai Weather in December
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