When is the best time to visit Mexico?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Aguascalientes: February & April; Bacalar: February & April; Cabo Pulmo: April & May; Cabo San Lucas: April & May; Calakmul: February; Campeche: February & January.

Which month is best overall in Mexico?

Averaged across our 53 destinations in Mexico, the strongest months are February, March, January. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Mexico does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 53 destinations in Mexico: Aguascalientes, Bacalar, Cabo Pulmo, Cabo San Lucas, Calakmul, Campeche, Cancun, Cenote Ik Kil, Chichen Itza, Chihuahua, +43 more.

How are the Mexico travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Mexico: Weather by Month

01 · Mexico

About Mexico

Mexico is vast and varied, with desert and sierra in the north, volcanic highlands in the center, and tropical coasts on both sides. Mexico City and Oaxaca carry deep food and craft traditions, the Yucatan holds Mayan ruins, cenotes and Caribbean beaches, and Baja California and the Copper Canyon add desert country. Dry months from November to April suit most of the country; summer is hot and rainy in the interior, and the Pacific coast faces storms later in the year.

Did you know?

Mexico has 35 UNESCO World Heritage sites, among the most in the Americas, from the pyramids of Teotihuacán to the monarch butterfly reserves.
Mexico is one of the world's megadiverse countries, home to roughly 10% of all known species of plants and animals.
Chocolate, chillies and corn were cultivated in Mexico for thousands of years before spreading around the world.

Weather

Mexico: weather by month

Warmest month: May (26°C). Wettest: August (156 mm). Best overall score: February (9.8/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	19°C	47 mm	18	9.0/10
February	20°C	31 mm	22	9.8/10
March	22°C	21 mm	29	9.7/10
April	24°C	23 mm	30	9.0/10
May	26°C	36 mm	31	8.1/10
June	26°C	145 mm	27	6.1/10
July	25°C	139 mm	28	6.2/10
August	25°C	156 mm	27	6.0/10
September	24°C	152 mm	24	6.1/10
October	23°C	122 mm	21	7.1/10
November	21°C	68 mm	18	8.3/10
December	20°C	40 mm	15	8.8/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 6.0/10 in August to 9.8/10 in February; the safest picks are February, March, January.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 20°C and 31 mm of rain in February, with roughly 22 bright days. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Peak-season pricing concentrates in February. For better value, April scores 9.0/10 at lower-season rates.

Things to do in Mexico

Mexico. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Mexico?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Aguascalientes: February & April; Bacalar: February & April; Cabo Pulmo: April & May; Cabo San Lucas: April & May; Calakmul: February; Campeche: February & January.
Which month is best overall in Mexico?: Averaged across our 53 destinations in Mexico, the strongest months are February, March, January. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Mexico does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 53 destinations in Mexico: Aguascalientes, Bacalar, Cabo Pulmo, Cabo San Lucas, Calakmul, Campeche, Cancun, Cenote Ik Kil, Chichen Itza, Chihuahua, +43 more.
How are the Mexico travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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