Where to travel in December
Countries with good seasonal conditions in the destinations covered here. Regional differences and advisory notes still matter; this is not a list of safe places to travel.
Where is warm in December
Places rated good or best this month, each with its average daytime high of 25°C / 77°F or more.
- CartagenaColombia · 33°C / 91°F
- GoaIndia · 33°C / 91°F
- LagosNigeria · 33°C / 91°F
- BangkokThailand · 32°C / 90°F
- Bijagós IslandsGuinea-Bissau · 32°C / 90°F
- PhuketThailand · 32°C / 90°F
- The GambiaGambia · 32°C / 90°F
- KeralaIndia · 32°C / 90°F
- El TuncoEl Salvador · 32°C / 90°F
- Siem Reap & AngkorCambodia · 31°C / 88°F
- KribiCameroon · 31°C / 88°F
- ArubaAruba · 31°C / 88°F
Where to go in Europe in December
Places rated good or best this month, with their average daytime high.
- Canary IslandsSpain · 24°C / 75°F
- MadeiraPortugal · 21°C / 70°F
- AlsaceFrance · 6°C / 43°F
- Finnish LaplandFinland · -4°C / 25°F
- Vatican CityVatican City · 13°C / 55°F
- Loire ValleyFrance · 9°C / 48°F
- LondonUnited Kingdom · 9°C / 48°F
- BelgiumBelgium · 8°C / 46°F
- AndorraAndorra · 8°C / 46°F
- EdinburghUnited Kingdom · 7°C / 45°F
Where to go in the USA in December
Places rated good or best this month, with their average daytime high.
- MiamiUnited States · 25°C / 77°F
- Florida KeysUnited States · 25°C / 77°F
- OrlandoUnited States · 23°C / 73°F
- Colorado RockiesUnited States · 2°C / 36°F
- Oʻahu (Honolulu)United States · 28°C / 82°F
- Hawaiʻi IslandUnited States · 28°C / 82°F
- MauiUnited States · 28°C / 82°F
- Los AngelesUnited States · 22°C / 72°F
Places to explore
Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.
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Where is warm in December?
Top-rated picks this month include Cartagena, Goa, Lagos, Bangkok, Bijagós Islands, Phuket. Each place page shows the monthly reasons, climate and regional differences.
Where to go in Europe in December?
Top-rated picks this month include Canary Islands, Madeira, Alsace, Finnish Lapland, Vatican City, Loire Valley. Each place page shows the monthly reasons, climate and regional differences.
Where to go in the USA in December?
Top-rated picks this month include Miami, Florida Keys, Orlando, Colorado Rockies, Oʻahu (Honolulu), Hawaiʻi Island. Each place page shows the monthly reasons, climate and regional differences.
Sources and limits
This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.
TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)
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