When to goWhere to go
Where to go
in December
Snow holidays peak; long-haul beach is in full season.
Best for sun
the Maldives, Thailand, Mexico and South Africa.
Best for cool / snow
Lapland, the Alps and New York for the lights.
12 picks for December
Tokyo
Japan
From$180
Santorini
Greece
From$240
Zermatt
Switzerland
From$410
Bali
Indonesia
From$95
New York
New York
USA
From$260
Lisbon
Portugal
From$120
Lucknow
Lucknow
India
From$55
Coimbatore
Coimbatore
India
From$55
Pimpri-Chinchwad
Pimpri-Chinchwad
India
From$55
Najafgarh
Najafgarh
India
From$55
Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur
India
From$55
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur
India
From$55
Other months
Where to go in December — FAQs
- Where should I go on holiday in December?
- Snow holidays peak; long-haul beach is in full season. For sun, look at the Maldives, Thailand, Mexico and South Africa. For cooler trips, Lapland, the Alps and New York for the lights.
- Is December a good time to travel?
- December is one of the most interesting months to plan around because conditions vary so much by region. The 12 picks above are chosen to be at their best — weather, prices, and crowds — in December specifically.
- What is the cheapest place to go in December?
- Lowest prices in December usually follow the regions in shoulder season — outside school holidays and big events. Check the picks above for places at their best-value moment this month.
- Where is hot in December?
- Reliably warm in December: the Maldives, Thailand, Mexico and South Africa.