Best Destinations for Christmas Holidays — Sun or Snow?
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Whether you want guaranteed Christmas sunshine or a classic snowy escape, this guide covers both — ranked by December comfort scores from real climate data.
1. Ho Chi Minh City
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 31.5°C
Ho Chi Minh City in December: 31.5°C highs, 41.1mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
2. Zanzibar
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 31.0°C
Zanzibar in December: 31.0°C highs, 86.4mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
3. Bangkok
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 30.8°C
Bangkok in December: 30.8°C highs, 16.9mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
4. Mumbai
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 30.7°C
Mumbai in December: 30.7°C highs, 31.2mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
5. Cartagena
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 30.7°C
Cartagena in December: 30.7°C highs, 20.4mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
6. Pattaya
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 30.3°C
Pattaya in December: 30.3°C highs, 22.5mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
7. Phnom Penh
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 30.2°C
Phnom Penh in December: 30.2°C highs, 33.6mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
8. Siem Reap
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 29.8°C
Siem Reap in December: 29.8°C highs, 28.9mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
9. Jeddah
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 29.7°C
Jeddah in December: 29.7°C highs, 27.4mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
10. Phu Quoc
Best months: All year · December rating: 10/10 · Average high: 29.5°C
Phu Quoc in December: 29.5°C highs, 57.3mm rain, 10/10 comfort. Best overall window: All year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go for a warm Christmas?
The Maldives, Dubai, Bali, Cancun and Tenerife all score 8+/10 for December warmth, with highs of 27-35°C. The Canary Islands are the most accessible from the UK with direct flights year-round.
Where can I go for a snowy Christmas?
Lapland (Finland), Iceland and the Swiss Alps reliably deliver snow at Christmas. These destinations score lower on comfort but high on experience — see the December weather guides for the full breakdown.
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.