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Puerto Escondido in December
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Puerto Escondido in December: near-perfect conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 15.86°N 97.07°W
86°FMax temperature
5%Rainy days
10.5hSunshine / day

Puerto Escondido weather in December

✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.4/10)

Should you visit Puerto Escondido in December?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.5h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 5%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 86°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.5h/d

Our take: December is honestly one of the best months to visit Puerto Escondido. You'll get that perfect sweet spot—warm days around 25°C, virtually no rain, and endless sunshine perfect for beach time and water sports. If you love reliable weather and hate crowds, this is your ideal window before the peak season rush hits.

Puerto Escondido in December by trip type

What to expect in December

Even in winter, Puerto Escondido enjoys 30°F. 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 Puerto Escondido.

All months for Puerto Escondido

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
☀️ January70°F86°F4%0.2in10.5h9.4/10
☀️ February70°F88°F2%0.1in11.9h9.2/10
☀️ March72°F90°F3%0.2in10.9h8.9/10
☀️ April73°F90°F2%0.1in11.9h8.9/10
🌤️ May75°F90°F36%4.1in11.2h7.8/10
⛅ June75°F86°F70%9.7in10.0h7.4/10
🌤️ July73°F88°F57%4.8in10.7h7.5/10
⛅ August75°F88°F67%8.8in9.6h7.3/10
⛅ September73°F86°F78%10.2in8.9h7.3/10
⛅ October73°F86°F61%8.8in9.4h7.6/10
☀️ November72°F86°F21%1.6in10.7h8.7/10
☀️ December70°F86°F5%0.3in10.5h9.4/10
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, Puerto Escondido averages 86°F, 5% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.4/10. See methodology →

December vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 9.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — Puerto Escondido in December

Is December a good time to visit Puerto Escondido?
December is an excellent time to visit Puerto Escondido (score 9.4/10). With 86°F, 10.5h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Puerto Escondido in December?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.5h/day.

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