Oaxaca de Juárez

Oaxaca Weather in December

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

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Oaxaca de Juárez Puerto Escondido Santa Cruz Huatulco Zipolite

Planning a journey to Oaxaca, Mexico this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Oaxaca in December

Oaxaca, Mexico 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 (73°F) to very warm in Puerto Escondido at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Escondido and 15°C (59°F) in San Felipe Usila.

To explore the conditions in Oaxaca, Mexico 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 (0.2 in) to high rainfall in San Felipe Usila with 131 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Oaxaca de Juárez sees close to 268 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Oaxaca in December

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

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 Oaxaca

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

Temperature range in Oaxaca (December)

Precipitation variation in Oaxaca (December)

Oaxaca de Juárez

In December Oaxaca de Juárez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
268 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oaxaca de Juárez →

Puerto Escondido

In December Puerto Escondido generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
238 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Escondido →

Santa Cruz Huatulco

In December Santa Cruz Huatulco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
239 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Cruz Huatulco →

Zipolite

In December Zipolite generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
238 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Zipolite →

Tangolunda

In December Tangolunda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°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)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
239 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tangolunda →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oaxaca de Juárez 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Puerto Escondido 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Santa Cruz Huatulco 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Zipolite 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Tangolunda 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Puerto Ángel 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Oaxaca weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Oaxaca, Mexico brings perfect weather. In Oaxaca de Juárez, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

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

Oaxaca de Juárez averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Not particularly. Oaxaca de Juárez averages just 5.7 mm (0.2 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Oaxaca, Mexico.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Oaxaca, Mexico?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Oaxaca, Mexico. 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, Mexico 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.

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