Climate guide for Uxmal, Mexico

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About Uxmal

Uxmal is Puuc Maya architecture at its finest-Pyramid of the Magician and intricate stone mosaics. 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

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 3.8/10 in June to 8.1/10 in February; the safest picks are February, January, December.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 25°C and 31 mm of rain in February, with roughly 19 bright days. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Budget timing
The lowest rates fall in March; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (6.9/10).

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When to visit Uxmal: the short answer

The best time to visit Uxmal is February, followed by January, December. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 25°C with 31 mm of rain and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are June, August. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.5/10.

Across the year Uxmal swings from 24°C in December to 32°C in May, a 8-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 20 mm in April to 187 mm in June. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Uxmal 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 (32°C). Coolest: December (24°C). Driest: April (20 mm). Wettest: June (187 mm).

Uxmal month by month

January in Uxmal: strong conditions, 2nd of 12

Good · 7.5/10

January averages 25°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 daylight hours.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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, a hat and real sun protection.

February in Uxmal tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 8.1/10

February averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Uxmal at 8.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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, a hat and real sun protection.

March in Uxmal: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

Days in March average 29°C (83°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

With around 36 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

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 Uxmal — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

April averages 30°C (87°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 daylight hours.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? February scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Uxmal — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

At 32°C (90°F), May is at its most extreme: early starts are not optional, and afternoons belong indoors.

With around 38 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Uxmal — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

June in Uxmal — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.8/10

June averages 30°C (85°F) and humidity near 72%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 187 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 3.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with 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.

Flexible dates? February scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Uxmal — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

July averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 119 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with 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.

Flexible dates? February scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Uxmal: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.1/10

Days in August average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 84% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

176 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 Uxmal — 4 points higher on the same scale.

September in Uxmal: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.2/10

Days in September average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 87% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

165 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 4.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

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 Uxmal — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

October in Uxmal — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

October averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 103 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with 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.

Flexible dates? February scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Uxmal — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

November averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? February scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Uxmal: strong conditions, 3rd of 12

Good · 7.4/10

At 24°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 45 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. 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, a hat and real sun protection.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Uxmal, Mexico?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Uxmal are February. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.1/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Uxmal year-round?
Uxmal has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 24°C in December to 32°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.8 and 8.1 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Uxmal?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Uxmal are June (3.8/10), August (4.1/10), September (4.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Uxmal?
June is the wettest month in Uxmal, averaging about 187 mm of rainfall. April is the driest, at roughly 20 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Uxmal?
May sees the most sun in Uxmal, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Uxmal a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Uxmal is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Uxmal calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Uxmal: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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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