Best time to visit Mexico

The climate in Mexico through the year

When to go

Mexico scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in October–April, with an average of 90 out of 100 in February across the 44 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in February range from 17°C in Tijuana to 33°C in Acapulco de Juárez. May–June and September are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in July (49), with daytime highs from 22°C to 43°C.

Where in the country

In February, the highest scores are in Zapopan (98), Tlaquepaque (98) and Mexico City (97), while Acapulco de Juárez scores 66. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• February: Mexico City, Puebla City, Ecatepec, Querétaro City, León and 14 more
• January: Cancún, Mérida, Puerto Vallarta, Culiacán, Veracruz and 4 more
• November: Monterrey, Mexicali, Torreón, Saltillo, Reynosa and 3 more
• October: Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua City and Ensenada
• December: Oaxaca, Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Xalapa

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Culiacán is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 35°C) and Tijuana the coolest (21°C). Xalapa gets the most precipitation, about 1,520 mm a year, and Mexicali the least, about 60 mm. The highest-lying is Bosques de Monterreal at about 2,700 m. The warmest sea is at Mexicali: 34°C in July.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Mexico averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: October–May. Best in February: Puerto Vallarta (94), Cabo San Lucas (93) and Culiacán (89)
• City break: October–March. Best in December: Ciudad Juárez (97), Mexicali (97) and Puebla City (96)
• Hiking: November–February. Best in December: Mexicali (94), Ciudad Juárez (92) and Ensenada (91)