Tikal weather in December

December in Tikal: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Tikal · #211 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Tikal climate normals — December

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low20°C / 68°F
Feels like (high)30°C / 86°F
Rainfall54 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point20°C / 67°F
Sunshine8.6 h/day
Daylight11.1 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)26🍃 good

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

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Tikal in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Tikal?
December in Tikal: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Tikal on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Tikal in December?
In December, Tikal averages a daily high of 27.9°C and a low of 20.1°C, with about 53.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tikal in December?
Tikal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in December.

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