Normal weather for Riviera Maya in December
It's warm in December in Riviera Maya with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 23°C.
In December, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Riviera Maya. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Riviera Maya in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
74 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 10 days | |
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.
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Start of December
The month of December starts in Riviera Maya with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 23°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 stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 22°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Riviera Maya will be around 28°C, with nights close to 22°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Temperature records
With 33°C, Riviera Maya hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Riviera Maya
This chart shows the average daily high temperatures in December in Riviera Maya, measured in degrees Celsius. The bottom of the chart shows the days of December. Based on historical data, it shows the average daily temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Riviera Maya
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Riviera Maya, 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 10 days of rain in Riviera Maya.
Daily UV Index in December in Riviera Maya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Riviera Maya, 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 Riviera Maya Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Riviera Maya, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Riviera Maya Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Riviera Maya, 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 Riviera Maya
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Average Weather in Riviera Maya by Month
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