Mexico City weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Mexico City: highs of 18°C (65°F) and about 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 4°C (38°F) and cloud cover 33% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is about as warm and drier; January brings highs of 18°C (64°F) and 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Mexico City, the largest city in Mexico City. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Mexico City?
best month Weather score 87/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Mexico City.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 6 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average December. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Mexico City in December?
Days average 18°C (65°F) and nights 4°C (38°F).
Mexico City weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C (64°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 9 mm | 36% | best |
| February | 21°C (69°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 12 mm | 32% | best |
| March | 23°C (73°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 15 mm | 33% | best |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 22 mm | 40% | best |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 55 mm | 52% | fair |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 135 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| July | 21°C (69°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 154 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| August | 20°C (69°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 153 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| September | 19°C (67°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 148 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| October | 19°C (67°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm | 57% | fair |
| November | 19°C (65°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 19 mm | 39% | best |
| December | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | 33% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Mexico City in December
Weather can differ a lot within Mexico City: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Iztapalapa | 18°C (65°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Álvaro Obregón | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Coyoacán | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Tlalpan | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Cuauhtémoc | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Xochimilco | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Venustiano Carranza | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Azcapotzalco | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Benito Juárez | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Iztacalco | 18°C (65°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 6 mm | best |