December Me Thailand Trip 2026: Package Price, Weather & Festivals
By TourKro Travel Desk · Thailand DMC & local tour operator · Updated 13 Nov 2026
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December is dry, sunny and pleasantly warm in Bangkok (around 32°C by day), glassy-calm on the Andaman coast, and cool in the north, where Chiang Mai can fall to about 16°C at night. Koh Samui clears up from the middle of the month.
Quick facts
- Weather: Bangkok about 32°C by day, 12 mm of rain; Phuket 82 mm; Koh Samui 263 mm
- Crowds: Very high
- Hotel prices: Very high compared with the rest of the year
- Best places: Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok
- Package price: 3 nights from ₹17,970 per person (TourKro, December dates)
Thailand weather in December, region by region
Average day and night temperature and rain in December (long-term averages, so a single year can be wetter or drier):
| Region | Day / night | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok & Pattaya | 32°C / 23°C | 12 mm | 1 |
| Phuket & Krabi (Andaman Sea) | 32°C / 24°C | 82 mm | 6 |
| Koh Samui (Gulf of Thailand) | 29°C / 24°C | 263 mm | 12 |
| Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai (north) | 29°C / 16°C | 15 mm | 2 |
The sea in December
Andaman side (Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi): Glassy seas and blue skies: high season for island-hopping.
Gulf side (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao): Wet early in the month, clearing from mid-December.
Best places to visit in December
- Phuket tours: perfect seas and New Year parties at Patong. A 3-night Phuket package for December dates is about ₹17,970 per person. Top December picks: Fantasea Show, Carnival Magic Show, Cervidae Deer Farm.
- Krabi tours: Railay and island days in calm water. A 3-night Krabi package for December dates is about ₹24,315 per person. Top December picks: Krabi Jungle Tour, Program A Feeding and Walking With Elephant, Krabi 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat with Lunch.
- Bangkok tours: New Year countdown on the Chao Phraya. A 3-night Bangkok package for December dates is about ₹33,120 per person. Top December picks: Sightseeing Combo Package, Bangkok City Tour, Sea Life & Madame Tussauds Museums.
- Chiang Mai tours: cool mornings and flower season. A 3-night Chiang Mai package for December dates is about ₹18,900 per person. Top December picks: Dantewada Land Of Angels Waterfall Park, Half Day Chiang Mai City Tour, Half Day Wat Umong & Doi Suthep at Night.
Where we would not go in December
Avoid the first two weeks of December in Koh Samui, which are still part of its rainy season.
Festivals and events in December
King Bhumibol Memorial Day (Father's Day)
5 December. A national holiday; Bangkok's Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen Avenue are decorated.
Christmas
24 to 25 December. Malls such as CentralWorld, ICONSIAM and Central Festival Phuket have big Christmas displays and gala dinners.
New Year's Eve countdown
31 December. Fireworks over the Chao Phraya River at ICONSIAM, at CentralWorld square, on Pattaya Beach and at Patong.
New Year countdown parties in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.
December trips from India
Christmas and New Year holidays, plus the peak of the wedding season, make December the busiest month for Indian honeymooners and families. Prices for 24 December to 2 January are the highest of the year.
Our December plan: Phuket + Krabi in peak season
6 days / 5 nights, 4-star hotels, airport and city transfers and the tours below: about ₹33,855 per person for 2 people sharing on December dates (flights extra).
Day 1: Arrive in Phuket
Welcome to Phuket! Our driver meets you at the airport and takes you to Centara Kata Resort Phuket. Check in and relax. Stay: Centara Kata Resort Phuket.
Booked in the plan: Phuket (HKT) Airport to Patong Hotel (One Way)
Day 2: Khai Island Tour
Khai Island is one of Phuket's most coveted day-trip destinations — a cluster of three small islands in Phang-nga Bay ringed by powdery white sand. Stay: Centara Kata Resort Phuket.
Booked in the plan: Khai Island Tour (Speed Boat) + SIC Transfer – (No Lunch) / Half Day
Day 3: Phuket And Krabi Multiple Package – Railay Beach…
Phuket And Krabi Multiple Package – Railay Beach Sunset Tour By Longtail Boat. Stay: Centara Kata Resort Phuket.
Booked in the plan: Phuket And Krabi Multiple Package – Railay Beach Sunset Tour By Longta…
Day 4: Travel to Krabi
Check out and travel to Krabi. Check in at Apple A Day Resort. Stay: Apple A Day Resort.
Booked in the plan: Phuket – Phi Phi – Krabi Ferry Transfer – Phi Phi (Leamtong Pier) To K…
Day 5: Krabi 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat with Lunch
Krabi 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat with Lunch (Excluding. Stay: Apple A Day Resort.
Booked in the plan: Krabi 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat with Lunch
Day 6: Departure
Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight home. We hope you had a wonderful trip!
Booked in the plan: Ao Nang Hotel to Krabi Airport (KBV) Private Transfer (One Way)
Package prices for December by city
| City | 3 nights, 4-star, per person |
|---|---|
| Phuket tours | ₹17,970 |
| Bangkok tours | ₹33,120 |
| Pattaya tours | ₹21,930 |
| Krabi tours | ₹24,315 |
| Koh Samui tours | ₹20,940 |
| Chiang Mai tours | ₹18,900 |
What to pack for Thailand in December
- A jacket for Chiang Mai and mountain trips
- Party clothes for the New Year gala
- Sunscreen and sunglasses for the beaches
TourKro tip for December
Many resorts add a compulsory gala dinner on 24 or 31 December. We show it in the price before you pay, so there is no surprise at check-in.
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Questions people ask
How is the weather in Thailand in December?
Bangkok averages about 32°C by day with 12 mm of rain over 1 days. Phuket gets about 82 mm and Koh Samui about 263 mm, while Chiang Mai is 29°C by day and 16°C at night.
December me Thailand mein kahan jaayein?
Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok December ke liye sabse achhe hain. Is mahine bheed zyaada hoti hai, isliye jaldi book karein.
December me Thailand package kitne ka hai?
TourKro par December ki dates ke liye 3 raat ka package lagbhag ₹17,970 per person se shuru hota hai (4-star hotel, transfers, tours; 2 log sharing). Flight alag.
Which festival is in Thailand in December?
King Bhumibol Memorial Day (Father’s Day) (5 December): A national holiday; Bangkok’s Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen Avenue are decorated.
दिसंबर में थाईलैंड जाना कैसा है?
दिसंबर में भीड़ बहुत ज़्यादा रहती है और होटल के दाम साल में सबसे ऊँचे होते हैं। Phuket, Krabi सबसे अच्छे रहते हैं।
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Prices on this page are TourKro’s live website prices for travel about a month from now, checked on 11 November 2026. They change with dates and hotel availability: the price you see when you book is the one that counts.
Bangkok: cost from India (today's rates)
| 3★ hotel, per room per night | from ₹3,840 |
| 4★ hotel, per room per night | from ₹8,100 |
| Airport / city transfer | from ₹630 |
| Island tour, per person | from ₹2,490 |
| City tour | from ₹450 |
| Show ticket | from ₹810 |
| Return flight from Delhi / Mumbai, per person | ₹16,000 – ₹30,000 |
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