Mexico City weather in December (Mexico DF, Mexico)

Is Mexico City a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Mexico City during December to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Mexico City in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Past climate data indicates that roughly 2 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 226 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Mexico City. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mexico City climate page with graphs.

 

Mexico City, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 54%  

Sunshine 226 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mexico in December

Find out more about the weather in Mexico and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Mexico City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mexico City.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Mexico? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Mexico. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.