December · Mexico
Best time to visit Pátzcuaro in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pátzcuaro in December
Average temperature 17°C, 12 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Pátzcuaro scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pátzcuaro is a Michoacán lake town of Day of the Dead fame-plazas, islands, and Purépecha craft markets. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December is one of the strongest months in Pátzcuaro (6th)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 12 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Pátzcuaro at 9.4/10 (6th 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 peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pátzcuaro in December?
- In December, Pátzcuaro averages 17°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Pátzcuaro?
- December earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pátzcuaro in December?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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