Chihuahua Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chihuahua, Mexico in December.

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Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua Delicias Creel

Planning a getaway to Chihuahua, Mexico this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Chihuahua in December

Chihuahua, Mexico is a region in Mexico. December in Chihuahua generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Creel at 15°C (59°F) and pleasant in Delicias at 21°C (70°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Delicias and 0°C (32°F) in Creel.

For a closer look at conditions across Chihuahua, Mexico, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Delicias with an average of 9.3 mm (0.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Areponapuchi with 46 mm (1.8 in).

Explore Chihuahua by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chihuahua - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ciudad Juárez)

January15°C (59°F) February18°C (64°F) March23°C (73°F) April27°C (81°F) May31°C (88°F) June37°C (99°F) July36°C (97°F) This monthAugust35°C (95°F) September31°C (88°F) October27°C (81°F) November20°C (68°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chihuahua in December

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

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 Chihuahua

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

Temperature range in Chihuahua (December)

Precipitation variation in Chihuahua (December)

Ciudad Juárez

In December Ciudad Juárez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
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Chihuahua

In December Chihuahua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
175 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Delicias

In December Delicias generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Creel

In December Creel generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
very good
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Areponapuchi

In December Areponapuchi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
good
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chihuahua in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ciudad Juárez 15°C (59°F) 0°C (32°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Chihuahua 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Delicias 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 9.3 mm (0.4 in)
Creel 15°C (59°F) 0°C (32°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Areponapuchi 17°C (63°F) 1°C (34°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Hidalgo del Parral 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Chihuahua weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chihuahua, Mexico in December?

Expect very good weather across Chihuahua, Mexico in December. The popular destination of Ciudad Juárez averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Chihuahua, Mexico in December?

Daytime temperatures in Ciudad Juárez peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in December, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Chihuahua, Mexico get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Ciudad Juárez averages just 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Chihuahua, Mexico.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Chihuahua, Mexico?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Chihuahua, Mexico with overall very good weather in Ciudad Juárez. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Chihuahua, Mexico is in February, March, April, October and November with generally excellent weather in Ciudad Juárez. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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