October · Mexico
Best time to visit Palenque in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Palenque in October
Average temperature 25°C, 346 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
3.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 346 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Palenque scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 346 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Palenque's Maya temples rise from the Chiapas jungle with waterfalls and howler monkeys around them.
October in Palenque — the hardest end of the year
October averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
346 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Palenque in October?
- In October, Palenque averages 25°C, 346 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Palenque?
- October earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Palenque in October?
- Expect about 346 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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