Vientiane vs Chiang Mai

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vientiane edges ahead as the better destination in December. Vientiane offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Chiang Mai sees 10 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.

Vientiane sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Chiang Mai is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vientiane is the stronger choice in December.

Vientiane reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Chiang Mai averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Vientiane receives approximately 8 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Chiang Mai sees 12 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Vientiane the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.