Manzanillo in December
December is one of the best months to visit Manzanillo: a typical day grades B+, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 79°F and about a 6% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
Manzanillo month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+84°F
- FebB+84°F
- MarB84°F
- AprB+85°F
- MayB+87°F
- JunB89°F
- JulB-91°F
- AugC+91°F
- SepC90°F
- OctB90°F
- NovB+89°F
- DecB+86°F
November: B+ · December: B+ · January: B+. The best months are usually May, November and December, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Manzanillo in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Las Brisas De Melaque Sa De Cv | A | SatC-SunCMonD+TueCWedD |
| Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo | A | SatC-SunC-MonD+TueCWedD |
| Hotel Marlyn de Manzanillo | B+ | SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD |
| Las Hadas by Brisas | B+ | SatD+SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Barceló Karmina Palace Deluxe | B+ | SatD+SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Hotel Gran Festivall Inclusive Resort | B+ | SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD |
| Suites Grand View | B+ | SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD |
| Bungalows Playa Grande | B+ | SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in December
Elsewhere in Mexico, Huatulco (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Los Cabos (A) usually grade higher in December. Further afield: the Big Island (A-), Maui (A-) and Oʻahu (A-). Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Manzanillo?
- December is one of the best months to visit Manzanillo: a typical day grades B+, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 79°F and about a 6% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is Manzanillo in December?
- Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 79°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is December hurricane season in Manzanillo?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is Manzanillo in December?
- Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Manzanillo & Costalegre: 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 23 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.