Huatulco in December
December is a good month for Huatulco: a typical day grades A, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 88°F, water around 83°F and about a 2% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
Huatulco month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA88°F
- FebA88°F
- MarA89°F
- AprA90°F
- MayA91°F
- JunA-90°F
- JulA-90°F
- AugB+90°F
- SepB+89°F
- OctA-89°F
- NovA89°F
- DecA88°F
November: A · December: A · January: A. The best months are usually January, February and November, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Huatulco in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Secrets Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Samora Luxury Resort | A | SatCSunCMonB-TueB-WedB- |
| Coral Blue | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Casona Sforza | A | SatCSunCMonCTueCWedB- |
| Hotel Marina Resort Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Barceló Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Las Brisas Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
Huatulco is among the best-graded beach destinations in December. Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Huatulco?
- December is a good month for Huatulco: a typical day grades A, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 88°F, water around 83°F and about a 2% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is Huatulco in December?
- Typical highs are about 88°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is December hurricane season in Huatulco?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is Huatulco in December?
- Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 40 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.