Mexico Weather in December
Mexico Season in December: Winter
Campeche in December
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The warmest cities in Mexico in December:
Huatulco: 19-34℃ (66.2-93.2℉); Acapulco: 24-31℃ (75.2-87.8℉); Mérida: 17-31℃ (62.6-87.8℉).
The coldest cities in Mexico in December:
Juarez: 1-16℃ (33.8-60.8℉); Chihuahua: 2-17℃ (35.6-62.6℉); Toluca: 2-19℃ (35.6-66.2℉).
Regional Weather in Mexico in December
Northwestern Mexico Weather in December
As winter arrives, northwestern Mexico is getting colder with a significant daily temperature difference. It is warm during the day, but obviously cold at night. The minimum average temperature varies from 1-10℃ (33.8-50℉). It is dry there, with a monthly rainfall of under 50 mm falling in 3 days on average.
December Weather of Major Northwestern Mexico Cities
Temp. |
Rainfall (mm) |
Rainy Days |
Humi- dity (%) |
Sunrise / Sunset |
Hermosillo |
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10 - 24℃ (50 - 75.2℉) | 29 | 3 | 40 | 07:01:15 / 17:25:38 |
Juarez |
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1 - 16℃ (33.8 - 60.8℉) | 13 | 3 | 67 | 06:28:01 / 17:36:41 |
Tijuana |
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7 - 21℃ (44.6 - 69.8℉) | 36 | 4 | 59 | 06:32:55 / 16:42:05 |
Central Mexico Weather in December
Due to the low latitude and high altitude, the daytime in central Mexico is temperate in December, with the maximum average temperature being around 25℃ (77℉). But it is cold in the evenings, because the temperature usually drops to under 10℃ (50℉). The sky is clear most of the time in December and there are only no more than 5 rainy days. And the total rainfall is under 10 mm. In western and eastern coastal cities, it rains more but no more than 30 mm averagely.
December Weather of Major Central Mexico Cities
Temp. |
Rainfall (mm) |
Rainy Days |
Humi- dity (%) |
Sunrise / Sunset |
Mexico City | ||||
7-21℃ (44.6-69.8℉) | 6 | 3 | 57 | 06:55:04 / 17:57:11 |
Puebla | ||||
5-24℃ (41-75.2℉) | 5 | 1 | 62 | 06:50:39 / 17:54:11 |
Guadalajara | ||||
11-25℃ (51.8-77℉) | 8 | 2 | 57 | 07:14:11 / 18:11:48 |
Southeastern Mexico Weather in December
On account of the low latitude, southeastern Mexico is the warmest and wettest region throughout the country this month. The highest average temperature is about 30℃ (86℉), a moderate temperature for a seaside tour. The rainfall differs in different cities of this region, varying from 50-100 mm falling in 5-10 rainy days, mainly light rain or short showers. The pleasant weather makes December busier in term of tourism.
December Weather of Major Southeastern Mexico Cities
Rainfall
(mm)
Humi-
dity (%)
Temp.
Rainy Days
Sunrise / Sunset
Cancun
21 - 28℃ (69.8 - 82.4℉)
96
11
76
06:09:06 / 05:04:52
Mérida
17 - 31℃ (62.6 - 87.8℉)
48
5
75
06:19:50 / 17:16:21
Cozumel
20 - 29℃ (68 - 84.2℉)
107
10
83
06:08:14 / 17:06:27
What to Pack to Visit Mexico in December
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Where to Go and What to Expect in Mexico in December
Recommendation Rate:You can find many destinations as the temperature this month is mostly pleasant. It is also a good chance to experience the Christmas festival atmosphere in Mexico, no matter what parts.
1. Mexico City
Castillo de Chapultepec
It is the only royal castle in the Americas and meanwhile a history museum now, which used to be a summer resort for the Aztecs. The panoramic mural, Independence Paintboard, depicting the Mexican independence war is in the sixth hall.
The Mural in Castillo de Chapultepec
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Soumaya Museum
The museum is a private museum exhibiting more than 60,000 collections, with an area of 17,000 square meters (20,400 square yards). It has 6 floors and a shape of irregular geometry. Sculptures from Rodin are the main exhibitions among all collections.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
It was built in 1904 and accomplished in 1934. The art palace collects many great artworks. There are also theaters, music halls, museums and galleries for musicals, performances and exhibitions.
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2. Yucatan Peninsula
Cenote Azul
Cenote Azul is an open-air swimming pool formed by an inland sinkhole, circled by trees. The blue lagoon is about an hour’s drive from Cancun.Pirámide del Adivino
It is 35 meters (120 feet) high, and one of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico, located in the north of the Yucatan Peninsula. The name of the pyramid originates from a fairy, that a witch conjured a person to build it in a night, but it actually took about 300 years.
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Travel Tips
Mexico becomes busier in December, the Christmas season, because a lot of tourists choose it as an ideal vacation destination with mild weather. If you are going to Mexico in December, you need to expect large crowds and increasing travel cost, especially in coastal cities. Booking your rooms and air tickets in advance, at least 2 weeks is better.
Mexico Weather by Month