Best time to visit Mexico
The dry season from November to April is the most popular time. Beach resorts peak in winter; Mexico City is pleasant year-round at altitude.
Month-by-month overview
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices | Verdict | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 7°C | 10mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | — |
| Feb | 24° / 8°C | 5mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | — |
| Mar | 27° / 10°C | 10mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | Spring break crowds on coast |
| Apr | 28° / 12°C | 15mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| May | 27° / 13°C | 50mm | Low | $Low | Good | — |
| Jun | 25° / 13°C | 135mm | Low | $Low | Okay | Rainy season begins |
| Jul | 24° / 12°C | 150mm | Medium | $$Mid | Okay | — |
| Aug | 24° / 12°C | 145mm | Medium | $$Mid | Okay | — |
| Sep | 23° / 12°C | 140mm | Low | $Low | Avoid | Hurricane risk on coast |
| Oct | 22° / 11°C | 65mm | Low | $Low | Good | Day of the Dead preps |
| Nov | 22° / 8°C | 15mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | Día de los Muertos |
| Dec | 21° / 7°C | 5mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | — |
Month-by-month deep dives
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Oaxaca, Mexico — Americas · Mexico. 260,000 residents; 3.2 million annual visitors (12.3×). Day-of-the-Dead week has become unmanageable; ordinances to cap hotel construction in historic centre passed 2024.
Read the full ranking →Mexico ranks #5 in The Luxury-per-Dollar Index 2026
Mexico City, Mexico — Americas. Four Seasons rooms from $420; world-class dining at <$60/cover.
Read the full ranking →Mexico ranks #3 in The Shoulder Season Score 2026
Mexico City, Mexico — Americas · Late September. Post-rainy, pre-Day of the Dead crowds, 73% of peak pricing.
Read the full ranking →Festivals & events
Día de los Muertos
NovIconic celebration of the dead with marigold altars, parades, and sugar skulls.
Guelaguetza
JulIndigenous cultural festival in Oaxaca with traditional dance and music.
Carnival of Veracruz
Feb–MarNine-day carnival rivalling Rio with parades and live music.
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