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Acapulco in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Acapulco in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Acapulco in December 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Acapulco in December? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +28°C and about 16 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 6 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
6 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Acapulco has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Acapulco in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Acapulco for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +28°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +19°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.

Is Acapulco warm or cold in December?

Acapulco is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +29°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +22°C to +21°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Acapulco:

Climate in Acapulco in December

Acapulco weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+29°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+18°C+18°C+16°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+34°C+32°C
Rainfall
27 mm6 mm7 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%75%73%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
121619
Cloudy days
8119
Rainy days
1043
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +29°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +28°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 27 mm to 6 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 12 to 16.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Acapulco in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Acapulco is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Acapulco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Acapulco is amazing in December with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Acapulco wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 307 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Acapulco?

This is the weather in Acapulco in December 2024:
1 December
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+29°C
2 December
☁️
+29°C
3 December
☁️
+29°C
4 December
☁️
+29°C
5 December
☁️
+30°C
6 December
☁️
+29°C
7 December
☁️
+29°C
8 December
☀️
+30°C
9 December
☁️
+29°C
10 December
☁️
+29°C
11 December
☁️
+30°C
12 December
☁️
+29°C
13 December
☁️
+30°C
14 December
☁️
+29°C
15 December
☁️
+29°C
16 December
☀️
+28°C
17 December
☀️
+28°C
18 December
☀️
+29°C
19 December
☁️
+28°C
20 December
☀️
+27°C
21 December
☀️
+27°C
22 December
☁️
+27°C
23 December
☁️
+27°C
24 December
☀️
+27°C
25 December
☀️
+27°C
26 December
☁️
+26°C
27 December
☁️
+26°C
28 December
☁️
+26°C
29 December
☀️
+27°C
30 December
☀️
+28°C
31 December
☀️
+28°C
In December 2024 Acapulco had 11 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Acapulco climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Acapulco in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+28°C) and the highest in 1991 (+30°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 628 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 1669 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Acapulco in December:

Is December a good time to visit Acapulco?

December is a really good time to go to Acapulco. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Acapulco.

Can you sunbathe in Acapulco in December?

December is warm in Acapulco. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Acapulco rainy in December?

Acapulco is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Acapulco in December?

The amount of sunny days in Acapulco during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Mexico

Check out the weather for other cities in Mexico.

Monthly weather in Acapulco

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Acapulco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.