Baja California weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Baja California: highs of 17°C (62°F) and about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (46°F) and cloud cover 51% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 16°C (60°F). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 17°C (63°F) and 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Tijuana, the largest city in Baja California. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Baja California?
least pleasant month Weather score 71/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Baja California. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Jul–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Baja California in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 51 mm (2.0 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Baja California in December?
Days average 17°C (62°F) and nights 8°C (46°F).
Baja California weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm | 50% | 15°C (58°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 55 mm | 56% | 15°C (59°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 29 mm | 60% | 16°C (60°F) | fair |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 17 mm | 60% | 16°C (61°F) | best |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 7 mm | 72% | 18°C (64°F) | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 14 mm | 81% | 20°C (67°F) | fair |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 4 mm | 75% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| August | 29°C (85°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 4 mm | 69% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 6 mm | 59% | 21°C (69°F) | best |
| October | 25°C (76°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm | 54% | 18°C (65°F) | best |
| November | 21°C (69°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 25 mm | 50% | 17°C (62°F) | best |
| December | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | 51% | 16°C (60°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Baja California in December
Weather can differ a lot within Baja California: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Mexicali | 19°C (66°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Ensenada | 17°C (63°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Rosarito | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Tecate | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Pórticos de San Antonio | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Santa Isabel | 19°C (66°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 21 mm | best |
| La Joya | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada | 17°C (63°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 39 mm | least pleasant |
| Terrazas del Valle | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Villa del Prado 2da Sección | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria | 19°C (67°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 10 mm | best |