Singapore or Bangkok in December?
On climate data, Bangkok comes out ahead overall in December. See the per-criterion details below.
SingaporePhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0
BangkokPhoto: Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0Key figures in December
| Criterion | Singapore | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 28 °C | 31 °C |
| Average daily low | 25 °C | 20 °C |
| Sea | 29 °C | n/a |
| Rainy days | 26 rainy days (est.) | 2 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 5 h/day | 6 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 88 % | 71 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Bangkok is about 3 °C warmer by day.
- Bangkok is drier, with about 25 fewer rainy days.
Singapore or Bangkok in December: the short answer
In December, Bangkok comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Singapore 55/100 vs Bangkok 74/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on December as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Singapore averages a climate score of 54/100, Bangkok 49/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in December, side by side
The average daily high is about 28 °C in Singapore and 31 °C in Bangkok — warmer in Bangkok. Average daily lows are around 25 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, Singapore sees about 26 rainy days in December and Bangkok about 2 — drier in Bangkok. Bangkok gets more sunshine (5 vs 6 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Singapore records roughly 271 rainy days and Bangkok about 180 — the drier of the two overall is Bangkok. At their sunniest, Singapore reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (March) and Bangkok about 8 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Singapore is at its best in January and February, while Bangkok peaks in January, February, November and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the December scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Bangkok scores higher in December (Singapore 49 vs Bangkok 75).
Active & hiking: Bangkok scores higher in December (Singapore 34 vs Bangkok 64).
Family: Bangkok scores higher in December (Singapore 58 vs Bangkok 81).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In December, Bangkok leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Singapore carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.