Climate guide for Campeche, Mexico

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About Campeche

Campeche’s fortified pastel walls face the Gulf-quiet Yucatán streets inside Spanish bastions. In Mexico, the drier months outside peak monsoon usually delivers the most reliable conditions for sightseeing travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Campeche's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Campeche, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Mexico.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Campeche ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Campeche sightseeing days.

Things to do in Campeche

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

When to visit Campeche: the short answer

The best time to visit Campeche is February, followed by January, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 25°C with 37 mm of rain and about 20 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are June, September. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 3.9/10.

Across the year Campeche swings from 25°C in January to 31°C in May, a 6-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 15 mm in April to 207 mm in June. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Campeche is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.3 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (31°C). Coolest: January (25°C). Driest: April (15 mm). Wettest: June (207 mm).

Campeche month by month

January in Campeche — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 7.4/10

January averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 45 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 16 sunny days and 10.9 daylight hours.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

February in Campeche — the year's strongest window

Best window · 7.9/10

February averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 sunny days and 11.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Campeche at 7.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

March in Campeche — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 7.3/10

March averages 28°C (82°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 11.9 daylight hours.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

April in Campeche — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

April averages 29°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 15 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

May in Campeche — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

May averages 31°C (87°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 53 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 12.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Campeche — 2 points higher on the same scale.

June in Campeche — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.6/10

June averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

207 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 27 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Campeche — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

July in Campeche — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5/10

July averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 13.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Campeche — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

August in Campeche — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4/10

August averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 156 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 30 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Campeche — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

September in Campeche — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.9/10

September averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 159 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Campeche — 4 points higher on the same scale.

October in Campeche — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

October averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Campeche — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

November in Campeche — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

November averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 72 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 sunny days and 11 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Campeche — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

December in Campeche — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

December averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 14 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Campeche, Mexico?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Campeche are February, January. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 7.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Campeche year-round?
Campeche has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 25°C in January to 31°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.6 and 7.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Campeche?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Campeche are June (3.6/10), September (3.9/10), August (4.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Campeche?
June is the wettest month in Campeche, averaging about 207 mm of rainfall. April is the driest, at roughly 15 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Campeche?
May sees the most sun in Campeche, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Campeche a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Campeche is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, January) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Campeche calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Campeche: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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