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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Mexico for your holiday.
Climate Overview
7 °C to 36 °C
22 °C to 29 °C
0.08 – 11.18 in (0 – 21 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 16 °C (Mexico City
) and 27.2 °C (Cancun)
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Geography & General
Table of Contents
Mexico (Spanish: Mexico) is a state in North America, only the southern part of the country – about 12% of the total area – belongs geographically to Central America.
The largest Spanish-speaking country in the world borders the USA in the north and Guatemala and Belize in the south. With an area of almost two million square kilometres, Mexico is almost six times as large as the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Important regions of the country include the Yucatán peninsula with Playa del Carmen and the neighbouring tourist stronghold Cancun, the famous coastal town Acapulco on the Pacific, the Mayan stronghold San Cristóbal de las Casas and the border town Tijuana. Besides the capital Mexico City, the major cities of Monterrey, Puebla and Guadalajara are of enormous economic importance.
Mexico is a very diverse country with exciting geology. The largest part is dominated by the striking highland block, whose edge mountains tower up like rock walls in front of the lowlands of the coastal areas.
Mexico’s biodiversity is particularly outstanding: With 763 reptile species, the country ranks first worldwide and second among the world’s richest countries in 448 mammal species. The highest elevations are the Citlaltépetl, Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl mountains (all over 5000 metres).
Climate in Mexico
The climate in Mexico is as varied as its altitudes and landscapes. The regional climate conditions therefore differ from subtropical to alpine to a classic desert climate.
Southeast Mexico is considered moist in summer and has tropical characteristics, while the west on the border with California has more of a winter rain climate. In the most important tourist regions, especially Yucatan and the area around Cancun, there are only minor temperature fluctuations.
The high humidity and the usually enormous temperatures in May herald an extended rainy season in the southeast, the central highlands and some Pacific coastal regions. From June to September, rainfall is the highest in the country.
In the course of September, the hurricane season on the coasts of Mexico reaches its peak. October stands for a change in most parts of the country, while in Yucatán there are still heavy showers to be expected. From November, the dry season ensures stability.
Best Time to Visit Mexico: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate in Mexico | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate in Mexico | MarchMar Best time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate in Mexico | AprilApr Best time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate in Mexico | MayMay Good time to traveltime increasingly wet and hot | JuneJun Beginning of Rainy SeasonRainy Season sticky and hot in most regions |
JulyJul Rainy SeasonRainy Season sticky and hot in most regions | AugustAug Rainy SeasonRainy Season sticky and hot in most regions | SeptemberSep Rainy SeasonRainy Season very wet in most regions | OctoberOct End of Rainy SeasonRainy Season still quite sticky | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime mostly Pleasantmostly Pleasant climate in Mexico | DecemberDec Good time to traveltime mostly perfectmostly perfect climate in Mexico |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Mexico) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Mexico City | January, February, March, and April |
| Mérida | January, February, March, April, October, November, and December |
| La Paz | all except June, July, August, and September |
| Monterrey | January, February, March, and April |
| Cancun | January, February, March, April, November, and December |
| Playa del Carmen | January, February, March, April, May, November, and December |
| Tulum | January, February, March, April, and December |
Climate Charts Mexico
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Mexico City
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Mexico
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Mexico, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Mexico City
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 21° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° |
| Night Temperature | 7° | 7° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 7° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.51 | 1.06 | 2.28 | 6.18 | 7.2 | 6.81 | 5.67 | 2.4 | 0.24 | 0.31 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Mexico City
is 16 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: May (18.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (13.4 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 33.39 inch on 110 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): July
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 7.2 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Mexico City .
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, February is the sunniest month with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.1 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Mérida (Mexico)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 29° | 30° | 33° | 35° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 30° |
| Night Temperature | 18° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° |
| Water Temperature | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 2.48 | 5.67 | 6.38 | 6.42 | 7.09 | 3.7 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Mérida is 26 °C.Warmest month: May (28.7 °C)
Coldest month: January (22.9 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Mérida is 29 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 38.62 inch on 99 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): September
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 7.09 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Mérida.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in La Paz (Mexico)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 23° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 33° | 34° | 36° | 35° | 35° | 32° | 29° | 25° |
| Night Temperature | 13° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 20° | 17° | 14° |
| Water Temperature | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.55 | 0.2 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.71 | 1.57 | 2.4 | 0.63 | 0.24 | 0.59 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in La Paz is 23.9 °C.Warmest month: August (29.7 °C)
Coldest month: January (17.9 °C)
The maximum water temperature in La Paz is 29 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 7.24 inch on 19 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in La Paz.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Monterrey (Mexico)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 20° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 31° | 33° | 34° | 34° | 31° | 27° | 24° | 21° |
| Night Temperature | 9° | 11° | 13° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.67 | 0.83 | 0.59 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.83 | 2.24 | 3.23 | 6.85 | 3.74 | 0.94 | 0.63 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Monterrey is 22.3 °C.Warmest month: July (28.4 °C)
Coldest month: January (14.9 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 25.16 inch on 68 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Monterrey.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Mexico City: Teotihuacan and Tlatelolco Day Trip by Van
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Mexico City: Teotihuacán Early Access & Tequila
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Mexico City: Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Tour
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Discover the history of Mexico visiting three top attractions: Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco and Guadalupe Shrine. Stroll through Teotihuacan and one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites worldwide.
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Current Weather in Mexico City
(Station Mexico City)
clear sky, 24.3 °CClouds: 0 % Wind: 3 mph O
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 10 %
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 10 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 10:38 pm
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
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| 13 °C to 23 °C | 13 °C to 24 °C |  11 °C to 19 °C |  9 °C to 17 °C | 12 °C to 23 °C | 13 °C to 23 °C |
| 13 °C to 23 °C | 13 °C to 24 °C | 11 °C to 19 °C | 9 °C to 17 °C | 12 °C to 23 °C | 13 °C to 23 °C |
| Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 5 % | Clouds: 77 % | Clouds: 92 % | Clouds: 1 % | Clouds: 4 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.09 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Important Regions and Cities
We have extended climate information for the following regions:Hottest Month
May: 36 °C
Day Temperature in Mérida
May: 36 °CDay Temperature in Mérida
Coldest Month
January: 7 °C
Night Temperature
January: 7 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
October: 11.19 in
Rain in Playa del Carmen
October: 11.19 inRain in Playa del Carmen
Driest Month
March: 0.08 in
Rain in La Paz
March: 0.08 inRain in La Paz
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 29 °C
Water Temperature in Mérida
August: 29 °CWater Temperature in Mérida
Sunniest Month
June: 11 hours/day
Sunshine in La Paz
June: 11 hours/daySunshine in La Paz
Activities and Attractions
Mexico City: Chapultepec Castle and Anthropology Museum Tour
Tours
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Teotihuacán, Plaza de las Tres Culturas, and Acolman Tour
Tours
from 35 $ »
From Mexico City: Iztaccihuatl Volcano Hike with an Alpinist
Tours
from 66 $ »
Distances to Mexico
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 5550 mi | 2090 mi | 1560 mi |
| Mérida | 5080 mi | 1640 mi | 1970 mi |
| La Paz | 5730 mi | 2390 mi | 840 mi |
| Monterrey | 5270 mi | 1830 mi | 1220 mi |
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Mexico: Experiences of our Visitors
every day sun at night partly a little bit rain high humidity but again and again gladly
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
dry, pleasant, mostly around 30 degrees, short showers at most at night (during the day at most a few drops – 5 min.), refreshing breeze in the evening
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Warm, sunny, warm water, cheap, good food, good entertainment, clean, many places of interest
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Sunny, pleasantly warm and hardly any rain. One evening there were a few showers, nothing else to complain about.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
There is a high humidity and during the day it can be slightly cloudy. In 14 days there were two short periods of rain and a meaningful storm. Otherwise the temperatures are always between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
very warm and sunny, mostly dry, occasionally short warm showers
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent