When to go · Chihuahua
Chihuahua in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (35–40 °C (95–104 °F), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (95–104 °F (35–40 °C), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- High
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (35–40 °C (95–104 °F), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (95–104 °F (35–40 °C), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- ChihuahuaHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 3 days
- North and Baja, Mexico · Chihuahua, Copper Canyon, Baja Californiacool
Desert extremes; Copper Canyon has snow some winters and is best Mar–May and Oct–Nov.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Posadas and Christmas big impact
16–24 Dec · Mexico
Family travel peak; coasts full until early January.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mexico overall
- High
- Prices · Mexico overall
- High
Mexico overall: Dry and clear; Guadalupe pilgrims (12 Dec) and Christmas peak on the coasts.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chihuahua, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Dec: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 3
Mar: 2 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Mar: High
Prices
Dec: High
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 1
Mar: 1
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (35–40 °C, heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.
March: Inside Chihuahua's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.
Chihuahua: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket