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Cancún in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Cancún in December is especially suited to family holidays, beach holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 27 °C (warm), and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.

Türkises Karibikwasser bei CancúnCancún · DecemberPhoto: Luka Peternel · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
27 °C
Night
23 °C
Sea
27 °C
Rainy days
7 rainy days
Sun
5 h/day
Humidity
79 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent89/100
City breakExcellent86/100
ActiveGood68/100
FamilyExcellent91/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 27 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (27 °C)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
26
J
27
F
28
M
29
A
30
M
30
J
30
J
30
A
30
S
29
O
27
N
27
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
5
F
4
M
4
A
7
M
10
J
9
J
9
A
10
S
11
O
8
N
7
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Cancún in December?

Daytime highs average around 27 °C, with nights around 23 °C.

Can you swim in Cancún in December?

The sea is about 27 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Cancún in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Cancún?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.