Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Mexico this December.
Mexico, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 15°C (59°F) in Creel to 33°C (91°F) in Puerto Escondido. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Escondido and 0°C (32°F) in Creel.
Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Mexico. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Playa del Carmen typically peak at 28°C (82°F) in December, putting it in the high range.
Average overnight lows in Mexico during December sit near 23°C (73°F) in Playa del Carmen.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Puerto Escondido clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 33°C (91°F), and evenings that remain near 23°C (73°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Creel stands out as the coolest city in Mexico for the month of December. Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F) and it cools down to about 0°C (32°F) at night.
Across Mexico, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Tuxpan de Rodríguez Cano (101 hours) to sunny in Oaxaca de Juárez (268 hours).
Across Mexico, sea temperatures in December range from cool at 19°C (66°F) in Puerto Peñasco to warm at 29°C (84°F) in Acapulco — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.
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