December · Mexico
Best time to visit Copper Canyon in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Copper Canyon in December
Average temperature 8°C, 4 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 47% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 47%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Copper Canyon scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Copper Canyon is a network of deeper-than-Grand-Canyon gorges-rail views and rim trails in Chihuahua. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Copper Canyon: strong conditions, 11th of 12
December averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8/10 here, 11th 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Copper Canyon in December?
- In December, Copper Canyon averages 8°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Copper Canyon?
- December earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Copper Canyon in December?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 47% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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