#1 · Mexico
Cabo
Highs around 27 °C (81 °F), almost no rain.
27° / 15°C · 81° / 59°F · 1 rainy days · best season November to May
Quick answer
The best destination wedding locations in December are Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Tulum, Costa Rica and Cartagena. For beach weather, look at Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Tulum and Costa Rica.
Top picks for a December wedding
#2 · Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
Highs around 29 °C (84 °F), almost no rain.
29° / 18°C · 84° / 64°F · 1 rainy days · best season November to April
#3 · Mexico
Tulum
Highs around 28 °C (82 °F), about 6 rainy days.
28° / 20°C · 82° / 68°F · 6 rainy days · best season November to April
#4 · Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Highs around 32 °C (90 °F), almost no rain.
32° / 21°C · 90° / 70°F · 1 rainy days · best season December to April
#5 · Colombia
Cartagena
Highs around 31 °C (88 °F), almost no rain.
31° / 25°C · 88° / 77°F · 3 rainy days · best season December to April
#6 · Jamaica
Jamaica
Highs around 30 °C (86 °F), about 6 rainy days.
30° / 22°C · 86° / 72°F · 6 rainy days · best season December to April
#7 · Dominican Republic
Punta Cana
Highs around 29 °C (84 °F), around 8 rainy days, so plan a covered backup.
29° / 21°C · 84° / 70°F · 8 rainy days · best season December to April
Ranked by comfortable temperatures and few rainy days, among destinations in their main season. Approximate averages: check the forecast before you book.
Better avoided in December
- Bali
31°C highs, 15 rainy days on average - Provence
10°C highs, 6 rainy days on average - Tuscany
11°C highs, 9 rainy days on average - Dubrovnik
13°C highs, 12 rainy days on average - Asheville
10°C highs, 9 rainy days on average - Nashville
10°C highs, 10 rainy days on average - Paris
8°C highs, 11 rainy days on average - Scotland
7°C highs, 11 rainy days on average
Questions couples ask
Where is the best place for a destination wedding in December?
The best destination wedding locations in December are Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Tulum, Costa Rica and Cartagena. For beach weather, look at Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Tulum and Costa Rica.
Where is warm for a destination wedding in December?
Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Tulum, Costa Rica and Cartagena usually have highs of 27 °C (81 °F) or more in December.
Where should we avoid a wedding in December?
Bali, Provence, Tuscany, Dubrovnik and Asheville are usually rainy and cold in December.
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