Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico in December
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December28°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December87mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Cancun's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.2 hours average sun
December is one of Cancun's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December27°C average sea
December is below Cancun's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December77 weather score
December scores above Cancun's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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