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November - April

These are the driest months of the year, with pleasant sunny weather. On 12 December, Mexico’s biggest religious festival Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe) takes place, and coincides with a two-week fair in Querétaro with fair rides and cultural events.
Day of the Dead, when the spirits of loved ones return to earth, is also celebrated throughout the country on 1-2 November with skeletal costumes and parades.

24°C Average max daytime temperature

7°C Average min nighttime temperature

2 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

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May - October

This is the wet season, with the most rain falling from June – September, although you will still find plenty of warm, sunny weather in the highlands. On 16 September, San Miguel celebrates Independence Day with spectacular fireworks and exuberant parades. There is also a huge cultural festival held over two weeks in October, the Festival Internacional Cervantes in Guanajuato, with many activities and presentations across the whole range of performing arts.

25°C Average max daytime temperature

11°C Average min nighttime temperature

14 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

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    Rosie Kay - Travel Expert

    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

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    Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert

    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

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    Hannah Donaldson - Travel Expert

    Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.

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    Carrie Gallagher - Travel Expert

    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

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    Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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