December · Mexico
Best time to visit Chihuahua in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chihuahua in December
Average temperature 11°C, 1 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 39% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 39%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Chihuahua scores 8.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chihuahua is the Copper Canyon rail capital-desert heat, revolutionary history, and Creel train departures. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December in Chihuahua — reliably good (8th best month)
December averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chihuahua in December?
- In December, Chihuahua averages 11°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Chihuahua?
- December earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chihuahua in December?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 39% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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