Where to go when - Mexico weather guide
Wondering when is the best time to visit Mexico? Explore our in-depth guide to the weather in Mexico by seasons, as well as wildlife spectacles and cultural events throughout the year.
November - April
Across the country, this tends to be the drier season with reduced rainfall and slightly cooler temperatures. December and January are some of the busiest months as they coincide with the holiday season. The cool, dry conditions of these months are ideal for outdoor activities- you may try hiking in the Copper Canyon or snorkelling in the clear waters of the Yucatán Peninsula. January – March are perfect for whale watching: you’ll likely spot blue, gray and humpback whales in Baja California and humpbacks in Puerto Vallarta. March and April see temperatures begin to heat up; the weather in Mexico City and its surrounding colonial towns becomes warm and pleasant. There are a huge range of cultural events to enjoy, too: Day of the Dead on 1-2 November is celebrated with costumed parades across the country, while the run up to Christmas is particularly festive in Oaxaca with nightly nativity plays.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
3°C Average min nighttime temperature
2 days per season rainfall
None humidity
May - October
This is Mexico’s wet season, with higher temperatures and steamy humidity. Heavy downpours sweep across the country, though there is still plenty of sunshine in between the showers in most places. May is not too wet and is an ideal month to visit as there are fewer visitors. July and August see plenty of rain but are some of the busiest months as they coincide with the holiday season. There is a higher risk of hurricanes June – September, particularly in Baja California, the Caribbean coast and the Yucatán peninsula. Independence day is celebrated across the country on 16 September, with fireworks and military parades.
21°C Average max daytime temperature
7°C Average min nighttime temperature
17 days per season rainfall
None humidity
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