La Paz, Baja California (La Paz) weather in December

December in La Paz, Baja California: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

La Paz, Baja California🇲🇽 Mexico · Baja & Northern Mexico · City88
  1. 93Jan
  2. 91Feb
  3. 86Mar
  4. 82Apr
  5. 71May
  6. 56Jun
  7. 44Jul
  8. 39Aug
  9. 47Sep
  10. 59Oct
  11. 76Nov
  12. 88Dec

#3 of 12 months in La Paz, Baja California · #174 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Days
28°C
Nights
14°C
Wet days
1
Sun
9.3 h
Humidity
69%
Daylight
11 h
La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Photo: Josué Rodríguez · Pexels

Traveller notes on La Paz, Baja California in December

Other months in La Paz, Baja California

Forum posters describe August as La Paz's warmest, most humid month, with daytime temperatures commonly cited in the high 90sF and posters noting rain, while possible, actually falls infrequently despite August sitting within the broader May-October hurricane season. Posters describe the mid-August-through-mid-October stretch specifically as when humidity and the chance of a tropical storm both climb, making it something of a gamble rather than a guaranteed washout. Posters do flag a genuine upside: August is a notably quiet, uncrowded time to visit compared to the winter high season. Posters generally rate August as hot and humid with real but modest storm risk for La Paz, appealing mainly to travelers prioritizing low crowds over ideal comfort.
Tripadvisor community · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters call February the coolest month of the year here - comfortable enough to sit on the beach at midday, but the water itself (around 60F) is too cold for most people to enjoy swimming without a wetsuit. The upside: it overlaps with prime whale season nearby (roughly a 3-hour trip), plus Carnaval festivities in town. Regulars say the standard February routine is beach lounging and walking in the sun rather than water time - the pool may be comfortable by midday, but the open water stays a cold-water activity this time of year.
Tripadvisor community · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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La Paz, Baja California climate normals — December

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low14°C / 57°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Sea temperature24°C / 75°F🙂 pleasant
Rainfall14 mm / 0.5 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity69%💧 humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine9.3 h/day
Daylight10.7 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in La Paz, Baja California 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.

Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for La Paz, Baja California'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).

Best weatherLa Paz, Baja California's weather peaks December–February, best around January.

December includes Whale shark season.

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What's on in La Paz, Baja California in December

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Whale shark season

    1 Oct – 30 AprDive seasonBook early

    Juvenile whale sharks feed in the shallow end of the bay from October to April, inside a federal refuge that caps boats and group sizes. Go with a permitted operator; the ones without a flag are the reason the rules exist. Source ↗

What's on around the world in December →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of La Paz, Baja California — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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La Paz, Baja California in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit La Paz, Baja California?
December in La Paz, Baja California: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for La Paz, Baja California on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in La Paz, Baja California in December?
In December, La Paz, Baja California averages a daily high of 27.9°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 13.5 mm of rain over roughly 0.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in La Paz, Baja California in December?
La Paz, Baja California has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.

Within 300 km: Los Cabos' Whale season on 15 Dec – 15 Apr.