Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Dubai | Bangkok | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F) | 31°C (88°F)▲ | Bangkok |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 16°C (61°F) | 21°C (70°F)▲ | Bangkok |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 1 days▲ | 2 days | Dubai |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 7 mm▲ | 9 mm | Dubai |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70%▲ | 82% | Dubai |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2▲ | 3 | Dubai |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 13 km/h▲ | Bangkok |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Dubai edges ahead as the better destination in December. Dubai offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Bangkok sees 10 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.
Dubai sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Bangkok runs hot at 31°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dubai is the stronger choice in December.
Dubai reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Bangkok averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 5°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Dubai receives approximately 7 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Bangkok sees 9 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Dubai the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Dubai averages 70% while Bangkok sits at 82%. Bangkok will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 16°C, 1 rain days
Highs of 31°C, lows of 21°C, 2 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Dubai | Bangkok | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 24°C | 2d | 31°C | 3d |
| Feb | 25°C | 2d | 32°C | 3d |
| Mar | 29°C | 2d | 34°C | 6d |
| Apr | 33°C | 1d | 35°C | 11d |
| May | 38°C | 0d | 33°C | 21d |
| Jun | 40°C | 0d | 32°C | 22d |
| Jul | 41°C | 0d | 32°C | 23d |
| Aug | 42°C | 0d | 31°C | 24d |
| Sep | 39°C | 0d | 31°C | 26d |
| Oct | 36°C | 0d | 30°C | 21d |
| Nov | 30°C | 1d | 31°C | 7d |
| Dec | 26°C | 1d | 31°C | 2d |
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