December · Mexico
Best time to visit Hierve el Agua in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hierve el Agua in December
Average temperature 15°C, 38 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.7/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Hierve el Agua scores 8.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hierve el Agua forms petrified waterfalls and cliff pools overlooking Oaxaca’s mountain valleys. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December is one of the strongest months in Hierve el Agua (6th)
December averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 daylight hours.
A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Hierve el Agua (6th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hierve el Agua in December?
- In December, Hierve el Agua averages 15°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Hierve el Agua?
- December earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hierve el Agua in December?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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