Where to go on a budget in December?
The 11 best destinations for a budget trip in December, ranked on the weather actually recorded.
For a budget trip in December, we kept destinations with low costs on the ground and in their best season, ranked from nearest to furthest from Western Europe. Temperatures and rainfall are real records, averaged from 2015 to 2024 at each destination's reference point, and the sea is measured at the nearest coastal point. 11 destinations pass this filter, in Europe, Africa, Asia and Americas. Top of the ranking: Czech Republic (5 °C in the afternoon, 12 days of rain).
The ranking at a glance
| # | Destination | Afternoon | Rainy days | Sea (°C) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 5 °C | 12 | - | €50-90 a day |
| 2 | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 22 °C | 1 | - | €40-70 a day |
| 3 | 🇸🇳 Dakar | 27 °C | 0 | 25 °C | €45-90 a day |
| 4 | 🇮🇳 India | 22 °C | 1 | - | €25-55 a day |
| 5 | 🇹🇭 Bangkok | 31 °C | 4 | - | €30-70 a day |
| 6 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 31 °C | 9 | 30 °C | €60-110 a day |
| 7 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 21 °C | 3 | 21 °C | €25-55 a day |
| 8 | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | 23 °C | 3 | - | €40-70 a day |
| 9 | 🇱🇦 Laos | 28 °C | 2 | - | €30-55 a day |
| 10 | 🇰🇭 Cambodia | 30 °C | 4 | 29 °C | €25-55 a day |
| 11 | 🇲🇽 Chiapas | 19 °C | 7 | - | €40-70 a day |
The 11 destinations in detail
Countries1 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🌡️ 5 °C in the afternoon, 12 days of rain · 💶 €50-90 a day
The Czech Republic means Prague and Charles Bridge at dawn, the lanes beneath the castle and a cold beer at a gentle price. And Český Krumlov, a little medieval gem nestled in a river bend.
City2 🇪🇬 Cairo
🌡️ 22 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Cairo means the pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza on the city's doorstep, the maze of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum. An intense, noisy and fascinating megacity.
City3 🇸🇳 Dakar
🌡️ 27 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 25 °C · 💶 €45-90 a day
Dakar occupies the westernmost tip of the African continent, on a 20 km peninsula where you go from Kermel market to Gorée Island in a 20-minute ferry ride. A capital of 4 million people lived outdoors, between surfing, thiéboudienne and concerts until dawn.
Countries4 🇮🇳 India
🌡️ 22 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain · 💶 €25-55 a day
India means the Taj Mahal at daybreak, the palaces of Rajasthan and the sacred banks of the Ganges at Varanasi. An intense, noisy, colourful country that jolts every sense, to experience at least once.
City5 🇹🇭 Bangkok
🌡️ 31 °C in the afternoon, 4 days of rain · 💶 €30-70 a day
Bangkok means the gold of the Grand Palace, Wat Arun on the riverbank and steaming street food in the markets late into the night. An electric megacity through which almost every trip to Thailand passes.
Countries6 🇨🇴 Colombia
🌡️ 31 °C in the afternoon, 9 days of rain, sea at 30 °C · 💶 €60-110 a day
Colombia means the colourful lanes of Cartagena, the energy of Medellín, and the green hills of the coffee region. From the Caribbean shores of Tayrona National Park to the heights of Bogotá, an endearing country bursting with energy.
Countries7 🇻🇳 Vietnam
🌡️ 21 °C in the afternoon, 3 days of rain, sea at 21 °C · 💶 €25-55 a day
Vietnam means the karst pinnacles of Halong Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa and the lanterns of Hoi An at night. From north to south, a country of flavours and ever-changing landscapes.
Countries8 🇬🇹 Guatemala
🌡️ 23 °C in the afternoon, 3 days of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Guatemala means Antigua framed by its volcanoes, the Maya villages around Lake Atitlán, and the temples of Tikal rising from the jungle. The heart of the Maya world, all the way to sunrise on the summit of Acatenango.
Countries9 🇱🇦 Laos
🌡️ 28 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain · 💶 €30-55 a day
Laos means the procession of monks at daybreak in Luang Prabang, the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls, and the Mekong setting the rhythm of life. A peaceful, unspoilt country where time slows down.
Countries10 🇰🇭 Cambodia
🌡️ 30 °C in the afternoon, 4 days of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €25-55 a day
Cambodia means sunrise over Angkor Wat, the painful memory of Phnom Penh and the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake. A spiritual, endearing land, carried by the kindness of its people.
Region11 🇲🇽 Chiapas
🌡️ 19 °C in the afternoon, 7 days of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Chiapas means San Cristóbal de las Casas at 2,200 m, its Tzotzil markets and the church of Chamula carpeted with pine needles, then 190 km of hairpin bends down to the jungle of Palenque and the tomb of King Pakal. In between lie the 1,000 m walls of the Sumidero and the turquoise waterfalls of Agua Azul.
Frequently asked questions
Where to go on a budget in December?
Czech Republic, Cairo, Dakar, India and Bangkok top our ranking for a budget trip in December. In first place, Czech Republic: 5 °C in the afternoon, 12 days of rain on average over 2015-2024.
Which is the closest budget destination in December?
Czech Republic, about 1h45 by air from Paris, with 5 °C in the afternoon, 12 days of rain in December.
Where does it rain least in December among these destinations?
Dakar: 0 days of rain on average in December, with 27 °C in the afternoon.
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