December · Mexico
Best time to visit Monterrey in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monterrey in December
Average temperature 13°C, 8 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Monterrey scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monterrey is Mexico’s northern industrial capital framed by Cerro de la Silla-mountain parks and a modern business core. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December ranks 10th of 12 for Monterrey — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Monterrey at 8.5/10 (10th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monterrey in December?
- In December, Monterrey averages 13°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Monterrey?
- December earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Monterrey in December?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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