Weather in December in Oaxaca
Planning a journey to Oaxaca this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Oaxaca in December?
Oaxaca is a region in Mexico. The weather in Oaxaca in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in San Felipe Usila at 23°C to very warm in Puerto Escondido at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Puerto Escondido and 15°C in San Felipe Usila.To explore the conditions in Oaxaca in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Salina Cruz with an average of 5.2 mm to high rainfall in San Felipe Usila with 131 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Oaxaca de Juárez enjoys approximately 268 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Oaxaca climate page.
Where to go in Oaxaca in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Mexico, check out our Oaxaca's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Oaxaca?
Oaxaca de Juárez
In December Oaxaca de Juárez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Puerto Escondido
In December Puerto Escondido generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Santa Cruz Huatulco
In December Santa Cruz Huatulco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Zipolite
In December Zipolite generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Tangolunda
In December Tangolunda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Oaxaca, in Mexico.
Is December the best time to visit Oaxaca?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Oaxaca. Typically, the climate in Oaxaca de Juárez is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Oaxaca is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Oaxaca de Juárez. The weather in June and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
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