Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Mexico City in December
Mexico City sees its driest month, with just 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain, highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows of 43°F (6°C).
At 99/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (6 mm)
- Humidity
- 64%
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 50 min
- Comfort score
- 99/100 · Great
What December feels like
Highs near 69°F (21°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.2 in (6 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 33%.
Plan around December
December is one of Mexico City's best months on the climate data.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 50 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from November (97 → 99/100).
- December sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mexico City in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Art nouveau and deco palace with murals by Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco.
Teotihuacan
Ancient city with the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon along the Avenue of the Dead, an hour north.
Licorería Limantour
Roma Norte cocktail bar regularly ranked among the world's best.
Contramar
Lunch institution in Roma Norte for tuna tostadas and red-and-green pescado a la talla.
Pujol
Enrique Olvera's flagship tasting menu, known for the aged mole madre.
Nearby in December
- Puebla in December~66 mi · highs 70°F, 0.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in December~227 mi · highs 74°F, 0.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Guadalajara in December~287 mi · highs 76°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,627 m to Mexico City's ~2,228 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mexico City in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Mexico City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 99/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Mexico City in December?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in December?
Not much: about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (792 mm).
What should I pack for Mexico City in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Mexico City
Routes in season in December
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Mexico City in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.