December verdict

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico in December

Weather score77Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Mexico travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

92mm

Sun

6.1h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

77

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.1h 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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Compare Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December29°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.

December92mm average rain

December sits on the drier side of Tulum'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.

December6.1 hours average sun

December is one of Tulum'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

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December27°C average sea

December is below Tulum'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

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December77 weather score

December scores above Tulum'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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