December · Mexico
Best time to visit Zacatecas in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zacatecas in December
Average temperature 12°C, 7 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Zacatecas scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Zacatecas climbs silver-mining hills with a pink-stone centre, cable car over town, and baroque churches. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December in Zacatecas — one of the year's strongest windows (11th)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Zacatecas at 8.8/10 (11th of 12), just behind October at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zacatecas in December?
- In December, Zacatecas averages 12°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Zacatecas?
- December earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zacatecas in December?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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