December is still warm, and temperatures average about 82°F (27°C), but you can always hop in your Cabo beach resort pool or the ocean for a refreshing swim.
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The best time to visit Mexico is from December to April – during these months, you can enjoy the cactus state while it's toasty and dry. After a quieter period to dodge the crowds? May and June will be perfect for you.
December is a great time to visit Cancun. It marks the beginning of the dry season in Mexico, with clearer skies and minimal rainfall, increasing the chances of sunny and pleasant days.
Many are surprised that December is still one of the warmer months in Mexico, especially if you're visiting the Mexico beach towns. Average temperatures in Mexico in December hover around 80°F (26°C) on the beaches, but it can feel a few degrees hotter because of the humidity.
December is mild overall, not getting too warm or cold throughout the month. You won't see hardly any rain, as the summer storms are long gone by now. Yes, you can still swim in Cabo during December, thanks to warm water temperatures. The average high in December is around 79 degrees, with a low of 59.
So if you're looking at Cabo or Cancun in December – and you love the sultry heat – choose Cancun. For a true hot tropical getaway, Cancun is a better choice in winter. But if you're trying to decide between Cabo or Cancun in June, Cabo is the better option.
You can expect 78-80°F days (23-27°C) while visiting Cancun in December. When the sun goes down, the temperatures in Cancun drop, but not by much. Nighttime temperatures in Cancun average about 70-75°F (21-24°C), though the humidity also usually isn't as bad as during the day.
The warmest place in Mexico in December will typically be on the Caribbean coast, although Mexico's Pacific coast will also be warm and sunny. December is also the peak season for many tourist destinations in Mexico, offering a wide range of holiday events and activities for Christmas and the New Year.
If you want a hot tropical climate, head to Cancun. If not, make Puerto Vallarta your holiday haven. We've found PV in winter to be less humid than Cancun, so it feels milder. (Cancun feels hotter in winter.)