Weather in December in Baja California
Planning a trip to Baja California this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Baja California in December?
Baja California is a region in Mexico. December in Baja California generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Tecate at 17°C to pleasant in Mexicali at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Mexicali and 3°C in Tecate. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though December is the coolest month, you can still find places in Baja California with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.For specific regional insights in Baja California, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mexicali with an average of 10 mm to moderate rainfall in Tecate with 88 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Tijuana.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Tijuana enjoys close to 248 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Baja California climate page.
Where to go in Baja California in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Baja California?
Tijuana
In December Tijuana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Ensenada
In December Ensenada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Mexicali
In December Mexicali generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Valle de Guadalupe
In December Valle de Guadalupe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Rosarito
In December Rosarito generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Baja California?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Tijuana, December may not be the ideal time to visit Baja California.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Tijuana.
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