Cancun in December
Weather, crowds, and prices, and whether December is your month.
Dry, festive, and expensive around the holidays. Expect highs around 82°F, very little rain, peak crowds, and peak prices.
The bigger picture for Cancun
- Best overall: December-April: dry, sunny, and seaweed-free.
- Best value: Late April-May and November: good weather at shoulder prices.
- Watch out for: September-October: peak hurricane odds plus the tail of sargassum season.
See the complete best-time-to-visit guide for Cancun →
What a Cancun trip costs in December
A 7-night Cancun trip for two in December runs about $5,200 all-inclusive, covering flights, resort, and food. That makes December the most expensive month of the year, prices drop to about $3,450 by September.
See the full Cancun cost breakdown →Cancun month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82/67° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 83/68° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| March | 85/71° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 87/73° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| May | 89/76° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 90/77° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| July | 90/77° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| August | 90/77° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| September | 89/76° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| October | 87/74° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| November | 84/71° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December ← | 82/68° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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