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Looking for a hot beach holiday in December? With the Med considerably cooler than in the summer months, you’ll have to head to destinations further afield. We’ve picked some sizzling holiday locations that might tempt you if you’re keen to escape.

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Destination	Temp	Sunshine	Flight time
Canary Islands	21°C	7 hrs	4.5 hrs
Cyprus	21°C	7 hrs	4.5 hrs
Florida	31°C	7 hrs	9.5 hrs
Maldives	27°C	7 hrs	12.5 hrs
Morocco	23°C	7 hrs	4 hrs
Thailand	26°C	7 hrs	11 hrs

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Mexico in December: Travel Tips, Weather, and More

Weather

December in Mexico is warm in the south and cold in the north. You can enjoy warm beach weather in the Yucatán Peninsula and even see some snow in the far north. In Mexico City and San Cristobal, it is mainly cold during the night and in the evenings, with sunshine and warmer weather during the day. Temperatures in Mexico City are around 70-75 °F during the day and drop to approximately 40 °F during the night.

In Yucatán, the temperatures are around 80-85 °F and in Baja California, the days are pleasant with 85, and sometimes up to 90 °F. In the evenings and nights, it drops, and you can expect approximately 60 °F. The days on the Pacific Coast are some of the warmest in December, with daily temperatures around 85-90 °F. There is a lot of sunshine and practically no rain at all. At night, the temperatures drop to 60 °F, which makes the coast a perfect place to enjoy beach activities during the day, and lovely walks in the evening. 

Crowds & Costs

December gets busier in Mexico as the Christmas season starts approaching. If you are looking for better deals on accommodation and flights, travel at the beginning of the month. In the Yucatán Peninsula and Mexico City especially, beaches and major attractions see more tourists during this time.

The rest of the country is usually quieter, however, due to the lower temperatures. The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve sees a dip in popularity with domestic travelers. You will see mainly tourists, relaxing on the beaches, cenote diving, and visiting different sights, 

Where to Go

In Baja California, you will find fantastic sea life in December, which is why it is one of the best places to visit in December. The gray whales start arriving at Baja’s Pacific Coast and will stay here for a few months. This means plenty of opportunities to see these fantastic creatures and even dive with them.

Some of the best places to go whale watching are the shores of Scammon’s Lagoon or San Ignacio Lagoon and Bahia Magdalena further south.  You can also go on whale-watching excursions in Los Cabos. In Los Cabo’s East Cape, it is the peak season for adventurous watersports. Go kiteboarding, windsurfing, or try kitesurfing. Then relax on the beach and enjoy the warm weather while sipping on a drink or reading a book.

Go on a humpback whale-watching safari or swim with whale sharks in the sea. If you want to take the adventure further, go ziplining and feel the adrenaline while you are soaring above the mountain hills. In the Chiapas state, Christmas celebrations begin on December 12 and continue until January 6.

These famous Posadas (processions) with beautiful parades and big parties all over the region. Mexico City is also amazing during Christmas, and the main center square, Zocalo, is gorgeous. More than 35,000 lights are displayed around the Aztec square, and the buildings are decorated with colorful patterns. If you can, stay until sunset and enjoy a drink or a dinner since this is one of the best sights in Mexico during this time.  

Visit the beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula where you can swim, snorkel, and go fishing in the calm December waters. Visit some of the 200 ruins that are spread across the peninsula, such as Chichén Itzá, Tulum ruins, Uxmal, Coba, and Ek Balam – the black Jaguar. Coba is the tallest Mayan pyramid, and you can climb to the top to get a spectacular view over the Mayan Jungle. 

In Cancún, December is peak season, with a lot of visitors traveling from every part of the world. Try swimming with bull sharks that arrive during this time, go swimming, and enjoy the warm weather. Go on a diving tour here and experience the fantastic underwater museum—MUSA. There are also a lot of shows and parties throughout the month, particularly toward Christmas and New Year’s. 

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December in Mexico brings a lot of fun activities. It is the perfect time to experience traditional Mexican festivals as well as enjoying the beach and see amazing marine life. Whale watching, beach time, and parties are the highlights of December in Mexico. If you want to experience a lot of wildlife watching, head to the south where many species arrive during the month. You will see a lot of different birds, whales, 

In La Paz, you will witness sea turtles, dolphins, and manta rays and even orca whales passing through from now and then. You can go on a tour where you will learn about sustainable marine life and how you can help protect the animals while you are enjoying their company.

In Sea of Cortez, there is an abundance of sea lions and whale sharks in December, and you can see a lot of sea lions being lazy on the cliffs off Isla Espiritu Santo. You might also spot the rare Blue-footed Booby from a boat, a bird that is usually only seen on the Galapágos Islands. 

In Magdalena Bay, you will witness a lot of gray whales as there are more than 400 of them here. The whales return to mate and give birth in December. You will most likely spot both males and females, as well as newborns and calves. 

If you are in Mexico City, you can go on an exclusive tour around Christmas throughout the city. You will get great sightseeing, and the tour is adapted to the holiday festivities, so there is some partying as well. You can take this tour during the night if you want to experience Mexico City differently.

In Zoláco—the main square, there is an ice skating ring, large enough for 1,500 people to have fun. It has an open-air space, and it is a perfect way to get an authentic Christmas feeling in Mexico. 

Events in December

Tropico Music Festival in Acapulco, the end of the first week in December. This three-day beachfront festival takes place in the Hotel Pierre Mundo Imperial in Acapulco, Guerrero. There is a lot of music and dancing, but also fashion events, pool parties, and art displays. 

Feria de la Posada y Piñata (Posada and Piñata Fair) in Acolman, mid-December. This event near Mexico City is a traditional event that takes place every Christmas season. It is held next to the Teotihuacan archaeological, and you can attend workshops in piñata-making, horse races, and music shows. The most popular show is the “Pastorelas,” which is a play based on a Christmas story. 

Posadas (Processions), throughout Mexico, December 16-24. This is one of the most significant and most beautiful events in Mexico, with amazing processions held across the country. There is a lot of music, parades, and it is one of the most important events during Christmas. 

Christmas Eve, December 24. Christmas is celebrated on December 24 in Mexico, and the last posada is held on this day. In Spanish, the day is called Nochebuena. Most people celebrate with families with a late-night dinner. Around the cities, there are public celebrations and festive processions, and you can enjoy a lot of traditional Mexican cuisine.  

New Year’s Eve, December 31. Most people in Mexico celebrate New Year’s Eve with late-night dinner with friends and families. It is the biggest celebration in Mexico City of the year with huge street festivals, centering around the Zócalo square and the monument Angel de la Independencia. In the hotels and tourist areas, unique festivals and parties are usually arranged for the visitors. 

Traveling to Mexico in December? Check out these great itineraries.

Mexico City & Riviera Maya – 10 Days. On this 10-day tour, you will go on an amazing cultural and historical adventure. On this off-the-beaten-track trip, you will learn Mexico City’s pre-Colombian history and visit mysterious temples built by the Aztecs and Mayans. You will continue to the Riviera Maya, where you will stroll around the colonial streets of Valladolid and Mérida, dine on fresh cuisine, and relax on the Caribbean Sea.

Highlights of Mexico: From Mexico City to the Mayan Riviera – 14 Days. On this two-week trip, you will explore the colonial towns of Valladolid and Mérida and visit ancient Mayan and Aztec ruins in the Yucatán Peninsula. You will have the chance to meet with indigenous locals and learn about the history, as well as snorkel in freshwater cenotes. There will be quality beach time in Tulum, and you will even learn how to make tortillas the Mexican way from the Mayan family. 

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Where is the hottest place on Earth?

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On July 10, 1913, the world temperature maximum was recorded in Death Valley in California – 56.66 degrees Celsius. However, the heat champion soon had a competitor – on September 13, 1922, a weather station in Libya recorded a temperature of 58 degrees Celsius. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recognized the Libyan figure as a record.

According to AZERTAC with reference to ecoportal.ru, the temperature record in the city of El Aziziya in northwestern Libya was revised in 2010-2012 by the WMO Climatological Commission. The members of the commission were embarrassed by five details – dubious tools; inexperienced observer; uncharacteristic for the desert place of observation; discrepancy between the temperature maximum and the temperature of neighboring locations; discrepancy between the temperature maximum and subsequent temperature indicators recorded at this place.

As a result, the commission decided that those who observed the temperature record in El Azizia were mistaken by 7 degrees. The laurels of the hottest on earth have returned to Death Valley again.

Last month was the hottest June in the history of the national park – the average temperature was 38.8 degrees Celsius. For comparison: the average temperature for 105 years is 35.2 degrees Celsius.

Death Valley reaches a daily temperature of 32. 2 degrees Celsius on average 190 days a year, 37.7 degrees – 140 days a year, 43.3 degrees – 89days a year, above 48.8 degrees – 18 days a year, and 51.6 degrees – 3 days a year.

Why is it so hot in Death Valley? The depression is below sea level, and the Sierra Nevada mountain range blocks moisture from the Pacific Ocean. Air in a narrow valley cannot circulate. There is very little vegetation in the valley that could absorb solar energy or provide evapotranspiration cooling, and there is desert nearby.

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The hottest places on Earth are now on the map. Top 10 where people live

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The temperate climate allows residents of mid-latitudes to enjoy winter snow and summer beach holidays. Temperatures above 30 ° C are real heat, and on such days you do not want to leave the house. But there are hot places on Earth where +35 ° C for the local population is the most pleasant coolness.

People are used to living here permanently, unlike tourists. And visitors should pay special attention to the climate in these natural sites in order to protect themselves from the destructive heat.

Rating of the hottest places on the planet: location, description

Until recently, it was believed that 57.8 ° C is a record high temperature. The indicators of 1922 were noted in the African city of El Azizia, in Libya. The fact is controversial, many meteorologists consider it invalid.

On planet Earth, according to scientists, this is not the hottest place at all. Peaks of plus values ​​fall on remote corners in which there is no measuring equipment, these are the territories of the deserts of the Sahara, Gobi and Sonora.

Ethiopian Dallol

A unique place in the north of Ethiopia, in the area of ​​the Danakil natural depression. The average annual temperature here is +34.4 °C. For months it does not fall below +38 ° C, and there is practically no difference between winter and summer. Even 50 years ago people lived here and mined ore. Today, only rare tourists come here.

The hottest places on Earth should start with the Ethiopian Dallol.

Dallol is the name of an area, an abandoned village and a volcano in the Afar Basin.

The landscape of the valley, located 130 m below sea level, is unusual. It is distinguished by arrays of multi-colored influxes of bizarre shapes, craters of mud volcanoes, sulfur fumaroles and travertines. The heat is not the most terrifying, but it is constant all year round. It is supported by two sources: the Sun and an active volcano, surrounded by numerous thermal springs.

Athens

The hottest places on Earth in Europe – Greece, the capital of Athens, the center of the birth of world civilization. 42 m above sea level. 07/10/1977, the air temperature rose to +48 °C. A little later than neighboring Spain and Portugal, the thermometers rose to +50 ° C, but these figures were not taken into account due to doubts about the accuracy of the measuring instruments.

The climate is subtropical semi-desert. The average daily temperature in summer is +28-30°C, in winter +10-12°C. Precipitation is about 398 mm. The heat is softened by the moist breezes of the Aegean Sea. More than 3 million people live in Athens permanently, not counting tourists and visiting workers. From 14:00 to 18:00 – rest period.

A sign of tactlessness to call at this time, make noise, make appointments. Almost every Sunday, the city hosts some kind of fun holiday or festival, which attracts crowds of tourists and Athenians.

Villa de Maria

Argentine city in the province of Cordoba is the hottest in South America. The climate is subtropical oceanic. 02.01. In 1920, the thermometer crossed the mark of +49.1 ° C in the shade. In January, summer is here with an average value of +32 °C, winter falls on June +18.8 °C. The population is small, only about 5,000 people.

Odnadatta

The hottest places on Earth in Australia are located in its southern part, at an altitude of 112 m above sea level, on the outskirts of the Simpson Desert. The absolute temperature record was recorded in January 1960 and amounted to + 50.7 °C. Aborigines say that such a jump in temperature destroyed all bed bugs.

Still, people do not feel comfortable living here, so the population of the town does not exceed 300 people. Desert climate. The hottest month is January with a maximum of +34 °C and a minimum of +24 °C. The average annual temperature in Odnadatta is +21.7 °C.

Timbuktu

This African city is located on the southern edge of the Sahara, one of the largest and hottest deserts in the world. The climate is sharply continental. It was here that the temperature maximum was +54.5 degrees Celsius. The city is located in the Republic of Mali, at the bend of the Niger River, and the state itself has no access to the sea.

Timbuktu is one of the most densely populated African cities.

The hottest places on Earth are in the Sahara Desert. It is also one of the most dangerous, but actively visited by tourists from all over the world place. The natives have learned to cope with the ever-present heat. But travelers should take care of themselves thoroughly.

Kebili

This is a very beautiful and at the same time very hot city, located at the crossroads of caravan routes in Tunisia (Africa). Hellish temperatures, reaching +55 °C during the day and falling below zero at night, do not frighten its inhabitants. Kebili was inhabited already 200 thousand years ago, and until the 30s of the twentieth century, a slave market remained here.

Numerous green oases, where you can cool off with water and relax in the shade, are located throughout the city. And for those who work in the hottest midday time, a siesta is obligatory. For the inhabitants of this region, such a climate is the norm, they are accustomed to temperatures at which it would be difficult for an ordinary inhabitant of the middle latitudes not only to function, but simply to survive.

Death Valley

One of California’s most visited tourist destinations. There is a national park here and it is the lowest point in North America. For a long time it was considered the hottest place on Earth. On July 10, 1913, the temperature of +56.7 °C became the official recorded mark.

Death Valley is located in the Mojave Desert 86 m below sea level. Dry summer. July averages +38 °C, average high 46 °C. Winter with rare precipitation and an average January temperature of +12 °C. There are years when not even a drop of precipitation falls on the desert land.

Al-Aziziyah

This Libyan desert has long been listed as one of the hottest places on earth, along with the Mojave in the US. In 1922, a record temperature of 57.8 °C was recorded here. The researchers dispute this result, and suggest a margin of error of 7 degrees. Nearly 100 years ago, measuring instruments were not as accurate as they are today.

Al Aziziya is a really hot place. The average annual temperature is +50 °C. No wonder this city is not a popular place to live. There are only about 4,000 inhabitants here, and the population is constantly falling. It’s all about the unbearable temperature and the constantly scorching sun.

Fire Mountains

The hottest places on Earth in Asia are located in China, in the Taklamakan desert, at an altitude of 832 m above sea level. The mountain range is one of the spurs of the Tien Shan and is a chain of deserted hills destroyed by erosion, devoid of any vegetation. The red color of the sandstone is evidence of violent volcanic activity. From a distance, the mountains resemble huge flames.

Along the foot of the Great Silk Road in ancient times.

The temperature record in 2008 was 66.8 °C. The average air temperature is 49 °C, and the soil surface warms up to 82 °C. No wonder the Fiery Mountains are shrouded in numerous myths and legends and are a symbolic place.

Deshte Lut

Iran is number 1 on our list. Such an incredible result was recorded by a NASA satellite several years ago through a remote probe. The Deshte Lut Desert is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Top 10 hottest places on Earth where people live: features of life, climate

Of course, many can imagine the high temperature, have been in a sauna or on vacation in a hot country. But to live in such conditions all the time is simply unbearable. However, this does not prevent brave natives from settling in such areas, and tourists from actively visiting them. Our ranking of the 10 hottest places on Earth with temperature peaks is opened by Iran.

Hottest places:

1. Ahvaz, Iran: +47 °С. Iran is one of the hottest places on earth. The harsh climate, the scorching sun, which almost never sets behind the clouds and occasional rain. It may seem that living in a place where the temperature reaches 47 ° C is impossible. In fact, Ahvaz in Iran is teeming with life, and the locals have learned to deal with the heat. From 12.00 to 18.00 the city practically dies out. It is difficult to find shops, restaurants or offices during these hours. Iranians have a siesta at this time, which they take very seriously. The city wakes up at sunset. Then Ahvaz literally comes to life.
2. The cities of Delhi (India) and Dubai (UAE) occupy the second line of the rating. Peak maxima here reached + 47.9 – 48 °С. The climate of Delhi is tropical monsoon, with an uneven distribution of precipitation, hot May and June and relatively cool, about +14 ° C, January. The population of about 20 million inhabitants is constantly growing. Dubai is a popular tourist destination, the richest emirate on the Persian Gulf. The largest financial and economic center not only of the United Arab Emirates, but of the entire Middle East. 30°C January “coolness” is replaced here by 48°C summer heat. The development of the city is largely facilitated by numerous free economic activity zones, offshore zones, the absence of certain types of taxes, logistics (2 major international airports and 2 seaports, several bus stations, metro, monorail), as well as tourism.
3. Catenanuova, Sicily: +48.5 °C . A commune in Italy with about 5,000 members. The climate is Mediterranean, with mild, warm, short winters and long, dry, hot summers. The average daily temperature in summer is +26 °С, in winter +10-14 °С.
4. Jeddah : +49°C. Large city in Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea coast. According to legend, here is the tomb of Eve, the foremother of mankind. The average annual temperature is +28 °С, July-August +32 °С, January-February 25°С. The population is 3. 6 million people, 45% are Saudi nationals, and the rest are foreign workers. It is a major economic, scientific and financial center of the country.
5. Córdoba , Argentina: +50°C. Capital of the province of the same name. The city is located in the zone of subtropical oceanic climate. Winter is cool and dry. Summer is hot and rainy. Such conditions are favorable for year-round cultivation of fruits and vegetables. Before colonization by the Spaniards, Indian tribes lived here, engaged in cattle breeding and agriculture. Now the population is over 1.7 million people and is employed in mechanical engineering, agriculture, light, aerospace, and military industries.
6. Rajasthan , India: +50.6 °C. The largest densely populated Indian state, consisting of 7 administrative divisions – legions. The population of the state, more than 68 million people, is distinguished by a variety of ethnic, caste groups and classes. Until 1961, there was a system of debt slavery. The area of ​​the territory is 342,239 km², the desert regions of the northern part are rarely inhabited. Less than 400 mm of precipitation falls here annually, temperatures range from +45 °С in summer and below 0 °С in winter.
7. Sonoran Desert , United States and Mexico: +52°C. The huge desert in North America covers an area of ​​355,000 km², located on the territories of 2 American states – California and Arizona, as well as 2 Mexican ones – Baja California and Sonora. In the heart of the desert is the capital of Arizona – the city of Phoenix with a population of about 1.5 million people. The average annual temperature is 23.9 °С. In June, the thermometer rises to 39 ° C, and in winter it stays around 13-14 ° C. It rains about 50 days a year, most of the precipitation falls in July (27 mm). Frequent dust storms. It is the hottest and driest city in the US.
8. Tirat Zvi , Israel: 53.9°C. Sun-bleached endless sandy deserts and an absolute lack of greenery on the horizon – such a landscape stretches in Tirat Zvi in ​​Israel, in a place where on June 12, 1942 the temperature was 53. 9 ° C, and little has changed since then. 50°C is the norm in this city. This small religious settlement has about 800 inhabitants. The main occupation is the cultivation of dates, the production of meat. The settlement is located in a valley 220 m below sea level.
9. Sulaibia, Kuwait City, Kuwait: +53.6°C. This suburb of Kuwait’s capital is home to the world’s largest tire dump. They are brought not only from their own country, but also from neighboring ones. Sometimes tires ignite, and huge fires are put out for months. But the biggest evil is air pollution from the smoke of burning rubber, which envelops. It remains a mystery when the work of the collection point will stop, and how the country’s government will solve the problem of disposing of this toxic heap. The hot arid climate and dry winds of the Mitraba desert “warm up” the problem. The thermometer here famously jump up to +50 °С, in summer they do not fall below 40 °С. And rainfall is rare.
10. Surprisingly, scientists consider the city of El Paso (USA, Texas) and the city of Jizan (Saudi Arabia) to be the hottest places on Earth where people live. El Paso is located near the Rio Grande, which is why the humidity is always increased to 70%. And Jizan is on the coast of the Red Sea. In these cities, the highest average annual temperature is observed – about 30 ° C.

Every continent and every country has its own hottest city. In Antarctica, this is Vanda station with a record of +15 °C. In Russia – Volgograd with 45 ° C heat, in Egypt – Safaga and Cairo, in Turkey – Anamur and Alanya, in Iraq – Baghdad. And everywhere people live and work who have adapted to the harsh conditions that seem to be hell for the inhabitants of the middle latitudes.

Top 10 hottest uninhabited places on the planet: location, minimum and maximum temperatures

Probably, there are hardly many places on the planet where no human has set foot. Even if these places are uninhabited. There are no roads and it is very difficult to get to them. Especially if extreme heat and lack of water become an obstacle. Such places are numerous deserts.