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October in Holbox: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Holbox · #411 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Holbox in October
Other months in Holbox
Holbox's forum calls March close to ideal — one visitor found sunny, partly cloudy days back to back with genuinely perfect weather. The one catch regulars flag is wind: the "Nortes," strong north winds that can blow hard for a few days at a stretch, so it's worth checking the forecast before booking a boat trip.
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Holbox climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Holbox in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Holbox's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHolbox's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Holbox in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Hurricane season
1 Jun – 30 NovThe island is a sandbar with sand streets and one ferry. A storm anywhere in the western Caribbean stops the crossing a day or two before the weather itself arrives, which is the real risk to a booking here. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Holbox — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Holbox?
Holbox in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Holbox?
- October in Holbox: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Holbox on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Holbox in October?
- In October, Holbox averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 135.4 mm of rain over roughly 19.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Holbox in October?
- Holbox has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.
Other months in Holbox
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Similar destinations in North America — October
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