The weather in December in Mexico

It's warm in December in Mexico with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 23°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Mexico. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2015, Mexico reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Mexico

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mexico. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Mexico New York
Average temperature 28°C 9°C
Max. temperature 29°C 12°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 74 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 10 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Mexico with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 28°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Mexico is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

The hurricane season in Yucatán runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Mexico for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Mexico is based on weather data from Cancún. Other places, like Mexico City, Playa del Carmen or Tulum, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Mexico to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Mexico

Temperature in December in Mexico over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Mexico

Total precipitation in December in Mexico over the years

Daily UV index in December in Mexico

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Mexico, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in December in Mexico

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Average weather in Mexico by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mexico. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.