Mexico weather in December
Mexico in December averages 12°C (54°F), 10 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Mexico, December is the second coldest, the fourth driest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
4–21°C · 40–69°F
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.1 h
hours per day
What is Mexico like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Mexico in December?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.1 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (40°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Mexico is 1.6°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
December in Mexico is 0.9°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
Daylight in Mexico in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 41 minutes in Mexico, rising about 07:25 and setting about 18:06 local time.
No month in Mexico has less daylight than December.
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Mexico weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 53°F | 10 mm |
| February | 13°C / 56°F | 11 mm |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 4 mm |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 2 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 9 mm |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 61 mm |
| July | 19°C / 65°F | 109 mm |
| August | 19°C / 65°F | 94 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 106 mm |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 37 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 12 mm |
| December | 12°C / 54°F | 10 mm |
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FAQs about Mexico in December
December climate averages for Mexico, 1991–2020.
Mexico averages 12°C (54°F) in December, ranging from about 4°C (40°F) at night to 21°C (69°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 10 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 12°C (54°F) against 12°C (53°F) in January — 0.9°C warmer.
December is 1.6°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is March to August; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 8.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 41 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Mexico.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:25 and sunset about 18:06 local time. Both shift across the month.
