The Yucatán Gulf Coast in December
December is a good month for the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A-, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 78°F and about a 28% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Christmas & holiday break).
The Yucatán Gulf Coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA82°F
- FebA85°F
- MarA89°F
- AprA-92°F
- MayB+94°F
- JunA-93°F
- JulB+92°F
- AugB91°F
- SepB+90°F
- OctA-87°F
- NovA-85°F
- DecA-83°F
November: A- · December: A- · January: A. The best months are usually January, February and March, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in the Yucatán Gulf Coast in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Las Dunas | A | SatC+SunB-MonB-TueB-WedB |
| Hotel Tucan Siho Playa | A | SatC+SunC-MonDTueC+WedB |
| Paraíso Beach | A | SatB-SunDMonDTueC+WedB- |
| Celestún Beach Hotels | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| Hotel Xixim Mundo Imperial | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| Hotel Manglares | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| Hotel Villa de Pescadores | A | SatC+SunC+MonCTueC+WedC |
| Villas del mar | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
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
The Yucatán Gulf Coast is among the best-graded beach destinations in December. Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- December is a good month for the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A-, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 78°F and about a 28% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in December?
- Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 78°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is December hurricane season in the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in December?
- Typically busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Yucatán & Campeche Gulf 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 34 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.