Mexico City weather in December
Mexico City in December averages 16°C (60°F), 9 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Mexico City, December is the second coldest, the third driest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 16°C (60°F)
9–22°C · 48–72°F
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
hours per day
What is Mexico City 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 City in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (48°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Mexico City is 0.6°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (61°F).
December in Mexico City is about the same temperature as January and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
Daylight in Mexico City in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 58 minutes in Mexico City, rising about 07:02 and setting about 18:01 local time.
No month in Mexico City has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Mexico City
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Mexico City
What to read before you book.
Mexico City 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 | 15°C / 59°F | 7 mm |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 3 mm |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 19 mm |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 27 mm |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 53 mm |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 127 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 176 mm |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 186 mm |
| September | 19°C / 65°F | 144 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 79 mm |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 10 mm |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 9 mm |
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FAQs about Mexico City in December
December climate averages for Mexico City, 1991–2020.
Mexico City averages 16°C (60°F) in December, ranging from about 9°C (48°F) at night to 22°C (72°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 9 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
They are about the same. December averages 16°C (60°F) and January 15°C (59°F), so temperature alone will not decide between them.
December is 0.6°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to May; 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 7.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
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 58 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Mexico City.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:02 and sunset about 18:01 local time. Both shift across the month.
