When is the best time to go to Bacalar

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bacalar, Mexico. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bacalar weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bacalar are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bacalar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 61mm 6.7hrs 11.9hrs

Bacalar's weather in January is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Bacalar.

January is in the winter in Bacalar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bacalar with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bacalar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 32mm 7.6hrs 12.3hrs

February in Bacalar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bacalar, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Bacalar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bacalar with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in February »

March

Bacalar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 26mm 8.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Bacalar is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bacalar, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Bacalar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bacalar with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in March »

April

Bacalar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 42mm 8.6hrs 13.3hrs

Bacalar's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bacalar.

April is in the spring in Bacalar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bacalar with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in April »

May

Bacalar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 99mm 8.4hrs 13.8hrs

May is a a little damp, humid month in Bacalar and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bacalar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Bacalar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bacalar with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in May »

June

Bacalar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 191mm 6.9hrs 11.9hrs

June in Bacalar is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bacalar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Bacalar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bacalar with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in June »

July

Bacalar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 136mm 7.5hrs 12.3hrs

July in Bacalar is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bacalar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Bacalar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bacalar with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in July »

August

Bacalar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 131mm 7.6hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Bacalar is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bacalar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Bacalar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bacalar with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in August »

September

Bacalar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 183mm 6.3hrs 13.3hrs

Bacalar's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bacalar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bacalar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bacalar with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in September »

October

Bacalar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 152mm 6.6hrs 13.8hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Bacalar and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bacalar.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bacalar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bacalar with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in October »

November

Bacalar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 85mm 6.7hrs 11.9hrs

November is a a little damp, humid month in Bacalar and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bacalar.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bacalar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bacalar with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bacalar weather in November »

December

Bacalar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 75mm 6.4hrs 12.3hrs

December in Bacalar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bacalar.

December is in the winter in Bacalar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bacalar with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Bacalar weather stats

Bacalar weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: March 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: April 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January 27.9°C 82.2°F
Wettest month: June 191mm 7.5ins
Warmest sea: September 29.4°C 84.9°F
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