Where to go in December
24 destinations with great weather and manageable crowds in December — ranked from our travel guides.

Rishikesh
India
Cool and dry; a peaceful time for meditation and yoga retreats.

Da Nang
Vietnam
Cooler and drier, a calm time to explore cultural sites and enjoy local cuisine.

Hurghada
Egypt
Cooler weather and festive season bring a holiday atmosphere.

Roatán
Honduras
Cooler temperatures and drier days, marking the start of the high season.

Jaipur
India
Mild temperatures and fewer crowds make for pleasant exploration.

New Delhi
India
Chilly nights and festive Christmas markets.

Udaipur
India
Crisp, cool weather; ideal for exploring the city's palaces and markets.

Varanasi
India
Cool and dry; Sarnath hosts Buddha's enlightenment celebrations.

Guadalajara
Mexico
Mild temperatures with festive Christmas markets.

Oaxaca
Mexico
Cool, festive atmosphere with Christmas markets and events.

Muscat
Oman
Mild and sunny, ideal for outdoor activities and festivals.

Doha
Qatar
Cool and pleasant, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor events.

Dakar
Senegal
Comfortable weather with clear skies; ideal for sightseeing and beach activities.

Tenerife
Spain
Holiday season brings festive lights and local events in Santa Cruz.

Tainan
Taiwan
Cool and dry; Christmas lights adorn the city streets.

Taipei
Taiwan
Holiday season brings festive displays, especially around Taipei 101.

Chiang Mai
Thailand
Pleasantly cool with clear skies, ideal for sightseeing.

Kampala
Uganda
Dry season starts; festive events and holiday markets appear.

Hanoi
Vietnam
Cool and festive, with holiday decorations throughout the city.

Hoi An
Vietnam
Cool and dry; festive atmosphere with lantern displays and holiday events.

Gold Coast
Australia
Holiday season kicks off; expect packed beaches and festive events.

Melbourne
Australia
Festive season in full swing; Christmas markets and New Year's Eve fireworks.

Sydney
Australia
Christmas festivities and warm weather lead to increased tourism.

Nassau
Bahamas
Christmas and Junkanoo attract holiday travelers, making it a busy time.