Yangon vs Chiang Mai

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Yangon edges ahead as the better destination in December. Yangon offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Chiang Mai sees 10 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.

Yangon can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Chiang Mai is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Yangon is the stronger choice in December. Yangon receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Yangon reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 20°C (68°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 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Yangon receives approximately 5 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 Yangon the drier option by 1 rain day and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.