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.
Cancún · DecemberPhoto: Luka Peternel · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate 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
26J
27F
28M
29A
30M
30J
30J
30A
30S
29O
27N
27D
6J
5F
4M
4A
7M
10J
9J
9A
10S
11O
8N
7D
Similar destinations in December
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.