December is in the dry season and is a busy travel month, particularly in beach destinations and major cultural centers. Highland cities can be cool at night while coastal areas are warm and sunny.
Average daily low and high (°C) and monthly rainfall. The badge shows how it feels, allowing for humidity.
Average temperature across Mexico in December.
Baja California & Baja California Sur
Late December resumes the quiet, wildlife-focused high season: grey whales are returning to breeding lagoons and whale-watching bookings spike. Holiday crowds push accommodation prices up around Cape region resorts, especially around Christmas and New Year; reserve ahead. Expect mild daytime temperatures with cool mornings; a sweater for evenings and a rain shell for unexpected storms will keep you comfortable.
Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Oaxaca coast
description”:”Tropical to subtropical Pacific coast with a pronounced wet season (roughly May-October) and a warm dry season (November-April). Coastal resorts like Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Acapulco are hot and humid in summer with frequent afternoon storms and at-risk for eastern Pacific hurricanes in late summer and early autumn; the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills get heavy summer rains that swell waterfalls but can make mountain roads tricky. Best time for beachgoing and diving is November-May, with caution June-October.”},{
Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Guanajuato
November returns to the dry season with crisp mornings and warmer afternoons; air clarity is usually excellent, offering great vistas from viewpoints and volcano passes. Tourist traffic increases because of Día de los Muertos and the pleasant weather; book ahead if you want to visit cemeteries or local festivals. Nights can be chilly - a fleece or medium jacket is recommended for early-morning departures and high-elevation towns.
Veracruz, Tampico, the Totonac and Olmeca coasts
description”:”A humid tropical coastline with hot summers, a marked rainy season (May-October) and occasional strong cold-front winds (‘nortes’) in autumn and winter. Veracruz and the gulf littoral get heavy summer rains and are within the Atlantic hurricane season window (June-November); winter months are cooler and blustery during nortes. Best windows for travel are November-April when humidity is lower and coastal days are sunnier.”},{
Mérida, Cancún, Tulum, Isla Holbox
description”:”Flat, tropical peninsula with hot, humid summers, a clear dry season November-April and significant hurricane risk June-November. Quintana Roo (Cancún, Tulum) has warm Caribbean waters and busy winter tourism; Mérida and inland areas are hot but drier in winter. Best time for beach and snorkeling is November-April; visit June-September for whale sharks on Holbox but with higher rain and storm risk.”},{
Oaxaca highlands, San Cristóbal, Sumidero, El Triunfo
description”:”Higher-elevation, wetter southern interior with cool nights year-round and a marked wet season (May-October). San Cristóbal, the Oaxacan highlands and cloud-forest reserves are dry and chilly in winter, green and dramatic in summer but with muddy trails and the occasional road disruption; river tours and waterfalls peak with the rains. Best time for stable hiking and cultural festivals is November-April, while birding and lush scenery are best during the wet months.”}]}Related issues: Some entries were malformed. Please review the JSON structure.]
Traditional processions and celebrations leading up to Christmas occur throughout December.
See how December compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.