Mexico weather in December
Considering a trip to Mexico this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Mexico in December?
The weather in Mexico in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Creel at 15°C and very warm in Puerto Escondido at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Puerto Escondido and 0°C in Creel.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Xochitepec with an average of 3.9 mm to heavy rainfall in Tapijulapa with 196 mm. Meanwhile, Playa del Carmen enjoys approximately 211 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mexico in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mexico climate page.
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Average weather in Playa del Carmen
In December Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mexico City
In December Mexico City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Peñasco
In December Puerto Peñasco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cancún
In December Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Vallarta
In December Puerto Vallarta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Mexico?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Mexico. Typically, the climate in Playa del Carmen is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Mexico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. On the other hand, the weather in October tends to be poor.
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