Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Zihuatanejo with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zihuatanejo 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 Zihuatanejo with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Zihuatanejo will be around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
According to weather history, there is only 7,1 mm of precipitation in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average chance of precipitation is only 7% in December.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Zihuatanejo. 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.
Zihuatanejo in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
7,1 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Zihuatanejo?
December is a great month to be in Zihuatanejo for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Zihuatanejo in December
With 36°C, Zihuatanejo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Zihuatanejo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Zihuatanejo, 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 Zihuatanejo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Zihuatanejo, 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 2 days of rain in Zihuatanejo.
Daily UV Index in December in Zihuatanejo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Zihuatanejo, 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 Zihuatanejo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Zihuatanejo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Zihuatanejo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Zihuatanejo, 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 Zihuatanejo
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Average Weather in Zihuatanejo by Month
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