When is the best time to go to Mexico
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mexico, United States. 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.
Average temperatures in Mexico
Mexico weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mexico 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 39mm | 5.7hrs | 10.8hrs |
Mexico's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Mexico and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Mexico with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 43mm | 6.1hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Mexico is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Mexico and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mexico with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 80mm | 6.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Mexico is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Mexico and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mexico with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 96mm | 8hrs | 14.1hrs |
Mexico's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
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 Mexico.
April is in the spring in Mexico and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mexico with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 122mm | 9.1hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a wet month in Mexico and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mexico.
May is in the spring in Mexico and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mexico with around 122mm 4.8 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 113mm | 10.5hrs | 10.8hrs |
June is a damp month in Mexico and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mexico, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Mexico and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mexico with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 111mm | 10.8hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Mexico is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Mexico and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mexico with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 84mm | 9.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Mexico is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Mexico and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mexico with around 84mm 3.3 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 100mm | 8.3hrs | 14.1hrs |
Mexico's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mexico, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Mexico and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mexico with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 82mm | 7.3hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Mexico and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Mexico.
October is in the fall / autumn in Mexico and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mexico with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 73mm | 5.4hrs | 10.8hrs |
Mexico's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Mexico and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mexico with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 58mm | 4.9hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Mexico is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Mexico and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mexico with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Mexico weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1.3°C 34.3°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 122mm 4.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.7°C 71.1°F |
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