1
Bangkok
Thailand- Temperature
- 23–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry, sunny and comfortable by Bangkok standards, with excellent conditions for exploring.
–Christmas and New Year push crowds and hotel rates higher.
December
Warmest places to visit in December
The warmest place in December is Bangkok, with average highs around 32°C. The list runs down to 29°C at number 15.
Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for December, and links to the full December guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
#1 on this list: Bangkok
2Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Excellent beach weather and festive atmosphere.
–Christmas/New Year is one of the most expensive and crowded periods.
3Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam- Temperature
- 24–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Drying conditions
–Holiday demand
4Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 24–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Beach holidays, festive atmosphere and New Year's celebrations
–Higher prices and busy resorts around the holidays
5Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Festive and sunny.
–Peak prices.
6Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Busy from mid-month
- Prices
- $$$$
+Festive atmosphere and lively beach clubs around Christmas and New Year.
–Holiday demand pushes prices and crowds sharply higher.
7Cartagena
Colombia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Very high
- Prices
- $$$$
+Excellent dry-season weather returns.
–The busiest and most expensive period of the year.
8Singapore
Singapore- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- $$$
+Christmas and New Year's Eve at Marina Bay.
–The wettest month.
9Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 23–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Warm sea and festive atmosphere.
–High prices and humid weather.
10Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–30°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Dry-season conditions return and the islands have a festive atmosphere.
–Christmas and New Year create the year's biggest demand spike.
11Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm weather and lush scenery
–Higher seasonal demand and frequent showers
12Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 23–30°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Festive atmosphere and the world's biggest New Year's Eve party.
–Peak prices, heat and crowds.
13Chiang Mai
Thailand- Temperature
- 17–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Cool, dry weather and a festive mood.
–High season crowds and prices.
14Oaxaca
Mexico- Temperature
- 11–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry weather and Christmas traditions.
–Busy around Christmas and New Year.
15Tulum
Mexico- Temperature
- 18–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Major event season
–Holiday prices
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for December.
FAQ
Warmest places to visit in December
What are the best warm destinations in December?
Bangkok, Phuket and Ho Chi Minh City come out best in December. Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month.
Which of these is warmest in December?
Bangkok, with average highs around 32°C in December.
Which of these is quietest in December?
Ho Chi Minh City, where crowds in December are moderate.
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