San Luis Potosí Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in December.

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Ciudad Valles San Luis Potosí Real de Catorce Río Verde

Thinking about venturing to San Luis Potosí, Mexico this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in San Luis Potosí in December

San Luis Potosí, Mexico is a region in Mexico. December in San Luis Potosí generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Matehuala at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Ciudad Valles at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Ciudad Valles and 7°C (45°F) in Matehuala.

To explore the conditions in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Luis Potosí with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Tamazunchale with 74 mm (2.9 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Ciudad Valles usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore San Luis Potosí by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San Luis Potosí - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ciudad Valles)

January25°C (77°F) February28°C (82°F) March31°C (88°F) April34°C (93°F) May36°C (97°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August35°C (95°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November28°C (82°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in San Luis Potosí in December

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

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 San Luis Potosí

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

Temperature range in San Luis Potosí (December)

Precipitation variation in San Luis Potosí (December)

Ciudad Valles

In December Ciudad Valles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ciudad Valles →

San Luis Potosí

In December San Luis Potosí generally has high 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 excellent 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)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
217 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Luis Potosí →

Real de Catorce

In December Real de Catorce generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Real de Catorce →

Río Verde

In December Río Verde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Río Verde →

Matehuala

In December Matehuala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Matehuala →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in San Luis Potosí in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ciudad Valles 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
San Luis Potosí 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Real de Catorce 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Río Verde 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Matehuala 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Tamasopo 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

San Luis Potosí weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in December?

In December, San Luis Potosí, Mexico generally has excellent weather conditions. Ciudad Valles sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in December?

In Ciudad Valles, the average daytime high in December is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does San Luis Potosí, Mexico get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in San Luis Potosí, Mexico during December, with Ciudad Valles averaging close to 30 mm (1.2 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit San Luis Potosí, Mexico?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Ciudad Valles is excellent.

Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide excellent weather in Ciudad Valles. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be less favorable.

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