Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
79°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Koh Tao
Thailand · Southeast Asia
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, fewer than in most months.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.9 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
96%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, days and nights feel about the same, around 78°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
34%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
December's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
12 mphDecember Breezy
Sea temperature
83°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December stays around 78°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Rain27%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday78°F
Rain28%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain22%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening78°F
Rain18%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
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View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 76 | 1.0 | 5 | 10.5 | 77 | 83 |
| Feb | 79 | 77 | 2.6 | 10 | 10.8 | 77 | 83 |
| Mar | 80 | 78 | 1.5 | 9 | 10.8 | 78 | 85 |
| Apr | 82 | 79 | 4.0 | 13 | 11.1 | 78 | 86 |
| May | 83 | 80 | 7.7 | 20 | 10.5 | 80 | 87 |
| Jun | 82 | 79 | 3.6 | 19 | 9.7 | 79 | 86 |
| Jul | 82 | 78 | 5.8 | 21 | 9.4 | 80 | 85 |
| Aug | 82 | 78 | 5.1 | 20 | 9.5 | 80 | 85 |
| Sep | 81 | 78 | 7.2 | 22 | 8.9 | 81 | 85 |
| Oct | 80 | 77 | 10.9 | 28 | 8.9 | 82 | 85 |
| Nov | 80 | 77 | 12.7 | 23 | 9.3 | 80 | 84 |
| Dec | 79 | 77 | 6.3 | 12 | 9.9 | 77 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Data & methodology