Best Places to Visit in Asia in December 2026

Asia in December ranges from about -22°C (Khövsgöl Lake) to 29°C (Jakarta). Median around 19°C. The exact temperature depends heavily on which destination — coastal vs inland, north vs south, altitude all matter.

Khövsgöl Lake, Mongolia averages around -22°C in December — the coolest destination in Asia on our list. Worth checking peak/shoulder season too: even with cool temps, December may not be peak for the destination.

Jakarta, Indonesia runs around 29°C in December — the warmest destination in Asia on our list. If you're chasing summer in winter or beach weather year-round, this is the move.

Across Asia we have 148 destinations with weather data. Whether December is "good" depends on what you're after: cool weather, warm weather, peak season pricing or shoulder. The list below sorts by temperature so you can match destinations to your weather preference.