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Quintana Roo Weather in December

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Quintana Roo, Mexico in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Quintana Roo in December

Quintana Roo, Mexico is a region in Mexico. December in Quintana Roo generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Isla Mujeres to 30°C (86°F) in Estero Franco. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Estero Franco and 24°C (75°F) in Isla Mujeres.

To explore the conditions in Quintana Roo, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cobá with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Xcalak with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Playa del Carmen gets approximately 211 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Quintana Roo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Quintana Roo - and find the best time to visit. (based on Cancún)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) July31°C (88°F) This monthAugust31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Quintana Roo in December

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

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 Quintana Roo

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

Temperature range in Quintana Roo (December)

Precipitation variation in Quintana Roo (December)

Playa del Carmen

In December Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
211 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Playa del Carmen →

Cancún

In December Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
217 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cancún →

Tulum

In December Tulum generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
211 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Tulum →

Puerto Morelos

In December Puerto Morelos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
211 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Puerto Morelos →

Cozumel

In December Cozumel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
211 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cozumel →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cancún 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Tulum 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Playa del Carmen 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Puerto Morelos 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Cozumel 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Holbox Island 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)

Quintana Roo weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Quintana Roo, Mexico in December?

Quintana Roo, Mexico typically experiences excellent weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Playa del Carmen average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Quintana Roo, Mexico in December?

Playa del Carmen averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Quintana Roo, Mexico get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Playa del Carmen averages just 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Quintana Roo, Mexico?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Quintana Roo, Mexico with overall excellent weather in Playa del Carmen.

On average, the best time to visit Quintana Roo, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally excellent weather in Playa del Carmen. The weather in June, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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