December weather forecast
Chanthaburi, Thailand

December sees Chanthaburi into the heart of the dry season, featuring several days of sunshine and minimal rainfall. Lower humidity and relatively cool temperatures provide the perfect backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities. With an average rainfall as low as 7mm (0.28"), December holds the title for being the driest month in Chanthaburi. The city ends the year on a high note, with numerous community events, celebrations, and tourism at its peak. Despite being the year's end, Chanthaburi looks forward to yet another cycle of captivating weather patterns starting with the subsequent year.

Temperature

Chanthaburi's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 32.1°C (89.8°F). In the month of December, the average low-temperature in Chanthaburi usually rests at a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The least humid month in Chanthaburi is December, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chanthaburi.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:56 +07.