Country guide · North America

Mexico in December

Weather, crowds and prices in Mexico in December — and where in the country to go.

Ideal
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Quick answer

A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what December looks like across Mexico, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
26°
Average low 15°
Crowds
High
72/100
Prices
$$
shoulder season
Rainfall
Moderate
Warm and comfortable
Mexico

Top tours in Mexico for December

The most popular tours in the places we rank for Mexico, from our booking partner.

Where to go in Mexico in December

Ranked by how December scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

Mexico weather in December

Typical conditions in Mexico during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Mexico

Taken across the whole country, October · November · January tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mexico in December?

Typical conditions in Mexico during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 26°C with lows near 15°C.

Where should you go in Mexico in December?

Cancún, Tulum, Mexico City.

What is the best month to visit Mexico?

October, November, January.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.