Cancun weather in December
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days. Average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C, with around 13 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Cancun. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
27°C
Average low
23°C
Rainy days
13 days
Best months to visit
January, February, March, April, December
What to do in Cancun in December
Whatever the weather, Cancun rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Chichen Itza
Tulum ruins
Cenote swimming
Isla Mujeres
Snorkelling reefs
Street taco crawl
What to pack for December
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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Recommended
January
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
February
27C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
March
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
April
29C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
May
30C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
June
30C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
July
31C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
August
31C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
September
30C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
October
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
November
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
December (you are here)
27C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
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