December verdict

Mexico in December

Weather score62Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

20mm

Sun

6.3h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

62

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December25°C average high

December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsApril to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December20mm average rain

December is one of Mexico's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December6.3 hours average sun

December is below Mexico's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsFebruary to July and November

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December8°C average sea

December is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaMay to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December62 weather score

December sits close to Mexico's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsFebruary to May and November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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