Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Puebla in December
Puebla sees its driest month, with just 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain, highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows of 44°F (7°C).
At 100/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 60%
- Cloud cover
- 29%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What December feels like
Highs settle around 70°F (21°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (27°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (9 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 29%.
Plan around December
December is one of Puebla's best months on the climate data.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 52 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from November (98 → 100/100).
- December sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Puebla in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
El Mural de los Poblanos
Courtyard restaurant serving regional Puebla dishes beneath a large mural.
Gran Pirámide de Cholula
World's largest pyramid by volume, topped by a church with views of Popocatépetl.
Capilla del Rosario
Baroque chapel inside Templo de Santo Domingo covered in gold leaf.
Talavera Uriarte
Talavera pottery workshop since 1824 with tours of the hand-painting process.
Fonda de Santa Clara
Longtime Puebla restaurant for mole poblano and seasonal chiles en nogada.
Nearby in December
- Mexico City in December~66 mi · highs 69°F, 0.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in December~167 mi · highs 74°F, 0.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Puebla in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Puebla?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Puebla in December?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puebla in December?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.6 in (878 mm).
What should I pack for Puebla in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in December
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Puebla in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.