Mexico in December: Weather, Crowds & What to Expect
Climate Map for December
Average temperature across Mexico in December.
City Weather in December
| City | High | Low | Rain | UV | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 23° | 6° | 8 mm | high | Cool |
| Tijuana | 20° | 8° | 35 mm | moderate | Cool |
| Puebla (city) | 24° | 6° | 5 mm | high | Cool |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 22° | 4° | 7 mm | high | Cool |
| Querétaro (city) | 24° | 6° | 10 mm | high | Cool |
| León, Guanajuato | 24° | 7° | 9 mm | high | Cool |
| Ciudad Juárez | 15° | 0° | 16 mm | moderate | Cold |
High / low are average daily temperatures (°C). “Feels” reflects how hot or cold it feels, allowing for humidity.
Baja California Peninsula (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.
Pacific Coast & Sierra Madre Occidental (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.”},{
Central Highlands & Mexico City Plateau (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.
Gulf Coast & Veracruz (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.”},{
Yucatán Peninsula & Quintana Roo (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.”},{
Southern Highlands & Chiapas (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.]