Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Riviera Maya, Mexico this December.
Riviera Maya, Mexico, a region in Mexico, typically experiences warm weather in December, with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Playa del Carmen.
Discover the typical December temperatures for the most popular locations of Riviera Maya on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) in Playa del Carmen. That makes December a high month for Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Nighttime temperatures in Playa del Carmen typically drop to around 23°C (73°F) in December.
Playa del Carmen enjoys approximately 211 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 27°C (81°F) in Playa del Carmen this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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