December · Mexico
Best time to visit San José del Cabo in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San José del Cabo in December
Average temperature 23°C, 2 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in San José del Cabo scores 8.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 2 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
San José del Cabo is the quieter Cape twin-art district, estuary walks, and desert-meets-sea evenings. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December ranks 8th of 12 for San José del Cabo — one of the best windows
December averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight to work with.
A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in San José del Cabo (8th of 12); only May scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in San José del Cabo in December?
- In December, San José del Cabo averages 23°C, 2 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit San José del Cabo?
- December earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in San José del Cabo in December?
- Expect about 2 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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