Best time to visit Mexico
The best time to visit Mexico is January to March, when its 22 destinations average 91/100 for climate comfort — August is the weakest month, at 77/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 22 Mexico destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Mexico climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90 | 25.2°C | 20 mm | Oaxaca 96 |
| February | 91 | 26.5°C | 14 mm | Acapulco 95 |
| March | 91 | 28.3°C | 11 mm | San Cristóbal de las Casas 97 |
| April | 89 | 29.7°C | 15 mm | Mazatlán 95 |
| May | 86 | 30.1°C | 51 mm | Mazatlán 96 |
| June | 80 | 29.5°C | 145 mm | Los Cabos 93 |
| July | 80 | 29.2°C | 129 mm | Los Cabos 91 |
| August | 77 | 29°C | 174 mm | San Miguel de Allende 90 |
| September | 78 | 28.3°C | 182 mm | San Miguel de Allende 93 |
| October | 82 | 27.7°C | 124 mm | Guanajuato 94 |
| November | 88 | 26.6°C | 44 mm | Oaxaca 97 |
| December | 89 | 25.4°C | 24 mm | Oaxaca 96 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Mexico destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
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Mexico — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Mexico?
- January to March. Across Mexico's 22 destinations, February averages 91/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 26.5°C and 14 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Mexico?
- August, averaging 77/100 — mean highs of 29°C and 174 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Mexico?
- May, with mean daily highs of 30.1°C averaged across 22 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Mexico?
- September, averaging 182 mm of rain.