Michoacan Weather in December

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

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Morelia Pátzcuaro Los Azufres Uruapan del Progreso

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

What to Expect in Michoacan in December

Michoacan, Mexico is a region in Mexico. The weather in Michoacan in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and low precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Tlalpujahua de Rayón at 21°C (70°F) and very warm in Lázaro Cárdenas at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Lázaro Cárdenas and 5°C (41°F) in Tlalpujahua de Rayón.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Michoacan, Mexico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Zamora de Hidalgo with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Uruapan del Progreso with 22 mm (0.9 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Morelia, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Morelia enjoys about 233 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Michoacan in December

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

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 Michoacan

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

Temperature range in Michoacan (December)

Precipitation variation in Michoacan (December)

Morelia

In December Morelia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
233 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Morelia →

Pátzcuaro

In December Pátzcuaro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
233 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pátzcuaro →

Los Azufres

In December Los Azufres generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
233 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Los Azufres →

Uruapan del Progreso

In December Uruapan del Progreso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Uruapan del Progreso →

Zirahuén

In December Zirahuén generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
233 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Zirahuén →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morelia 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Pátzcuaro 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Los Azufres 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Uruapan del Progreso 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Zirahuén 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Lázaro Cárdenas 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Michoacan weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Michoacan, Mexico typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Morelia average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

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

Morelia averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Michoacan, Mexico during December, with Morelia averaging close to 13 mm (0.5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Michoacan, Mexico?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Michoacan, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Morelia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Morelia. The weather in May, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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