Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Tikal with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Tikal in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Tikal with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 20°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Tikal will be around 30°C, with nights close to 20°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 46% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Tikal. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Tikal in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
67 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Tikal?
December is a great month to be in Tikal for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Tikal runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Tikal in December
With 35°C, Tikal hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Tikal
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Tikal, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Tikal
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Tikal, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Tikal.
Daily UV Index in December in Tikal
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Tikal, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Tikal Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Tikal, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Tikal Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Tikal, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Tikal
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Average Weather in Tikal by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tikal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
