Month guide · San Miguel de Allende · Mexico
San Miguel de Allende in December
What December is really like in San Miguel de Allende: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Crisp, sunny days and cold nights; posadas, nativity scenes and holiday crowds make it the busiest time of year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in San Miguel de Allende: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with November (24°C (75°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:05
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Autumn (October–November). Clear, mild weather after the rains, with Día de Muertos and the La Calaca festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Posadas processions (16–24 December)
- Christmas and New Year celebrations around the Jardín
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Centro
Calle Aldama
This narrow cobbled street running south from the Parroquia is lined with pastel façades, carved doorways and bougainvillea, and it frames the church spires at its northern end.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Architecture
- Couples
Gallery · Colonia Guadalupe
Fábrica La Aurora
Allow time to visit the open studios, where artists are often at work and happy to talk.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Free
Market · Centro
Mercado de Artesanías
A long, narrow lane of stalls on the Andador Lucas Balderas sells tin lanterns, papier-mâché, painted ceramics, glassware, textiles and silver.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
Historic site · San Antonio
Instituto Allende
Walk through the courtyards on the way to or from the San Antonio barrio, and check the notice boards for short art workshops.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- History
- Free
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 6°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
San Miguel de Allende in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
It is a shoulder-season month. Crisp, sunny days and cold nights; posadas, nativity scenes and holiday crowds make it the busiest time of year.
+How warm is San Miguel de Allende in December?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Miguel de Allende in December?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.