December brings cooler weather with mostly sunny days and cool evenings. It's an ideal time for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying beach activities. Snorkeling and diving are popular during this month, as the water visibility is good and marine life is active. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are also popular during this month due to the steady winds. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
December is a busy month for the beach, as many tourists visit the area to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays. The beach can be quite crowded, especially around the holiday season, but the festive atmosphere makes it an exciting time to visit.
The average maximum temperature in Playa de Carmen in December is 28°. The average maximum temperature is 28° in the previous month and 27° in the next month.
The average temperature in Playa de Carmen in December is 24°. The average temperature ranges is 24° in the previous month and 23° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Playa de Carmen in December is 20°. The minimum temperature is 20° in the previous month and 19° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Playa de Carmen in December are 10.8 and there are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Playa de Carmen in December is typically 6.5 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 6 to 7 indicates a high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 20 minutes. Protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Playa de Carmen in December is 26.1° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Playa de Carmen in December is 24.4cm and on average there are 9.2 rainy days in December making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Playa de Carmen in December is 21° which is very humid and quite uncomfortable for most unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require a fan. The dew point is 22° in the previous month and 21° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Playa de Carmen in December is typically 94.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 94.9% in the previous month and 93.7% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Playa de Carmen in December is typically 79.3%. The average relative humidity is 78.9% in the previous month and 78.5% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Playa de Carmen in December is typically 23kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 22kmh in the previous month and 23kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Playa de Carmen in December is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 9kmh in the previous month and 11kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Playa de Carmen in December is from the East-Northeast.
