Chiang Mai vs Yangon

Chiang Mai and Yangon are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

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.

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%.