Tikal Weather in December
Tikal in December sees high daytime temperatures of 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows of 19°C (66°F).
Moderate rainfall is typical, with around 48 mm (1.9 in) for the month.
Rainfall in Tikal in December
You can typically expect
12 days of rain this month, averaging around
48 mm (1.9 in).
Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.
Temperature in Tikal in December
Temperatures in Tikal in December top out at
30°C (86°F) and drop to
19°C (66°F) overnight.
This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year.
Nights cool down to
19°C (66°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.
Even with its milder temperatures compared to the rest of the year, this month stays comfortably warm and inviting.
Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Avg daytime high
-5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot
Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
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).
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.