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.)
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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.
(Average High 31°C, Average Low 21°C, Sea Temperature 28°C, Rainfall 24mm.) Puerto Vallarta Weather in December: December is gorgeous in PV, with warm comfortable days and cooler evenings.
Can you go to Mexico in December? Yes — In fact, it's the month when the most visitors go to Mexico! December is a lively month in Mexico, but it's also an exciting time as cities (especially downtown Mexico City) get decked out for the Christmas holiday season. You might even see some decorations on Mexico's beaches.
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.
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.
When to go to Mexico (summary): The best time to visit Mexico is during the dry season between December and April when there is little rain and lots of sun. The coolest months are December, January, and February, although it's usually still warm enough for swimming and sunbathing.
Puerto Vallarta tends to be the more relaxed, culturally oriented destination of the two, while Cabo San Lucas, located at the southern end of Baja California, is known for its beach life and good-time atmosphere.