SeasonMapHolbox weather in December
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December in Holbox: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Holbox · #121 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Holbox in December
Notes from nearby Cancún (60 km away)
Holbox doesn't have its own notes for December yet — these are about Cancún, close enough to share the season.
December is the forum's answer to the sargassum question: seaweed season runs roughly late February to September or October, and from November through February there is little to none — making December one of the cleanest-beach months of the year. Conditions sit around 27°C by day and 24 overnight, with the sea near 27°C too. Rain does show up in the averages, but regulars describe it as overnight or a brief afternoon shower rather than all-day, with the occasional run of two or three drizzly days. The one December-specific pattern: a cold front every ten to fourteen days drops temperatures a few degrees for a couple of days, enough to want long sleeves after dark.
Other months in Holbox
Holbox's forum calls March close to ideal — one visitor found sunny, partly cloudy days back to back with genuinely perfect weather. The one catch regulars flag is wind: the "Nortes," strong north winds that can blow hard for a few days at a stretch, so it's worth checking the forecast before booking a boat trip.
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Holbox climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 78°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 46 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Holbox in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas and New Year, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Holbox's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHolbox's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Holbox in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Nortes season
15 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyWind seasonRiskCold fronts drop down the Gulf every few weeks through winter and each brings a day or two of hard north wind. The kite schools plan their year around it; the ferry crossing gets rough and boat tours get cancelled.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year
20 Dec – 5 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe dearest fortnight of the year and the one the small hotels sell out of first, often with minimum stays. Mexican families and Europeans arrive in the same week. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Holbox — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Holbox?
Holbox in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Holbox?
- December in Holbox: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Holbox on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Holbox in December?
- In December, Holbox averages a daily high of 27.6°C and a low of 22.7°C, with about 45.8 mm of rain over roughly 9.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Holbox in December?
- Holbox has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.
Other months in Holbox
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Similar destinations in North America — December
Within 300 km: Isla Mujeres' Fiestas de la Inmaculada on 30 Nov – 8 Dec, and Playa del Carmen's Dry season around 15 Nov – 30 Apr.