Sinaloa Weather in December

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

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Mazatlán Los Mochis Culiacán El Fuerte

Thinking about venturing to Sinaloa, 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 Sinaloa in December

Sinaloa, Mexico is a region in Mexico. December in Sinaloa generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Mazatlán to 29°C (84°F) in Culiacán. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Culiacán and 19°C (66°F) in Mazatlán.

For specific regional insights in Sinaloa, Mexico, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mazatlán with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in El Fuerte with 26 mm (1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Mazatlán enjoys about 210 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Sinaloa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sinaloa — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mazatlán)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April28°C (82°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November29°C (84°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sinaloa in December

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

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 Sinaloa

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

Temperature range in Sinaloa (December)

Precipitation variation in Sinaloa (December)

Mazatlán

In December Mazatlán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°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)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
210 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mazatlán →

Los Mochis

In December Los Mochis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Los Mochis →

Culiacán

In December Culiacán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Culiacán →

El Fuerte

In December El Fuerte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
26 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Fuerte →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mazatlán 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Los Mochis 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Culiacán 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
El Fuerte 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Sinaloa weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Sinaloa, Mexico brings perfect weather. In Mazatlán, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Mazatlán peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in December, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sinaloa, Mexico during December, with Mazatlán averaging close to 10 mm (0.4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Sinaloa, Mexico?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Sinaloa, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Mazatlán is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Mazatlán. In contrast, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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