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Mexico in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in Mexico — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 20°C
- Average low
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 6mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 10th warmest month of Mexico's year. The driest month of the year.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 25 Navidad · Christmas Day
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Mexico City, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.