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Baja California Sur Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Baja California Sur, Mexico in December.

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Planning a trip to Baja California Sur, Mexico this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Baja California Sur in December

Baja California Sur, Mexico is a region in Mexico. December in Baja California Sur generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Loreto to 27°C (81°F) in Boca de la Vinorama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Boca de la Vinorama and 17°C (63°F) in Loreto.

To explore the conditions in Baja California Sur, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 11 mm (0.4 in) in Cabo San Lucas.

Explore Baja California Sur by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Baja California Sur — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cabo San Lucas)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March27°C (81°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Baja California Sur in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Baja California Sur.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Baja California Sur

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Baja California Sur, Mexico?

Temperature range in Baja California Sur (December)

Precipitation variation in Baja California Sur (December)

Cabo San Lucas

In December Cabo San Lucas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cabo San Lucas →

San José del Cabo

In December San José del Cabo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
217 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San José del Cabo →

La Paz

In December La Paz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
210 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Paz →

Todos Santos

In December Todos Santos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Todos Santos →

El Pescadero

In December El Pescadero generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Pescadero →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Baja California Sur, in Mexico.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Baja California Sur in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabo San Lucas 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
San José del Cabo 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
La Paz 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Todos Santos 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
El Pescadero 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Pichilnque 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Baja California Sur weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Baja California Sur, Mexico in December?

Expect perfect weather across Baja California Sur, Mexico in December. The popular destination of Cabo San Lucas averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Baja California Sur, Mexico in December?

Cabo San Lucas averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Baja California Sur, Mexico get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Cabo San Lucas averages only about 11 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Baja California Sur, Mexico?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Baja California Sur, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Cabo San Lucas.

On average, the best time to visit Baja California Sur, Mexico is in January, February, March, April and December with generally perfect weather in Cabo San Lucas. The weather in September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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