The weather in December in Palenque

It's hot in December in Palenque with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.

December is a good month to be in Palenque for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and 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 Palenque, Panama. 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 36°C in 2023, Palenque reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 95 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Palenque

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

December weather comparison

  Palenque New York
Average temperature 32°C 9°C
Max. temperature 33°C 12°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 95 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 12 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Palenque with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 33°C, with nights around 23°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 Palenque is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Palenque runs from June to November.

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

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in December in Palenque

Temperature in December in Palenque over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Palenque, Panama. 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 Palenque

Total precipitation in December in Palenque over the years

Daily UV index in December in Palenque

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Palenque, 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.

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Average weather in Palenque by month

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