San Miguel de Allende in December: weather, rain (5%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

San Miguel de Allende weather in December

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

9°C – 22°C

🌧 Rainy days

5% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

March (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit San Miguel de Allende in December?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 5%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.7h/d

Our take: December is absolutely ideal for San Miguel de Allende—think sunny days perfect for wandering colonial streets without sweating, paired with cool mornings that demand just a light jacket. You'll catch nearly ten hours of daily sunshine with almost no rain, making it peak season for exploring galleries, markets, and nearby pueblos. This month rewards travelers who love pleasant weather and cultural immersion without the summer heat or crowds.

By trip type

San Miguel de Allende in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in December

Even in winter, San Miguel de Allende enjoys 22°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit San Miguel de Allende.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score	Ski score 🎿
🌤️ January	8°C	22°C	5%	5.0	9.8h	9.0/10	4.7/10
☀️ February	9°C	25°C	4%	5.1	11.6h	9.5/10	4.8/10
☀️ March	11°C	27°C	10%	18.9	11.1h	9.6/10	4.6/10
☀️ April	14°C	29°C	10%	14.7	12.0h	9.4/10	4.8/10
🌤️ May	14°C	29°C	25%	42.3	11.8h	8.8/10	4.3/10
🌤️ June	14°C	26°C	42%	112.6	11.4h	8.2/10	3.8/10
🌤️ July	14°C	25°C	49%	93.5	11.1h	7.9/10	3.6/10
🌤️ August	14°C	25°C	48%	111.6	10.7h	7.9/10	3.5/10
🌤️ September	14°C	24°C	40%	104.7	10.4h	8.1/10	3.8/10
🌤️ October	13°C	24°C	24%	46.8	9.8h	8.6/10	4.0/10
🌤️ November	10°C	23°C	9%	15.8	10.1h	9.0/10	4.6/10
🌤️ December	9°C	22°C	5%	9.7	9.7h	9.0/10	4.7/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, San Miguel de Allende averages 22°C, 5% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10. See methodology →

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