Best time to visit

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.

Best monthsNovember–April
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Month-by-month overview

Mexico at a glance

GreatGoodOkayAvoid
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Verdictgreatgreatgreatgreatgoodokayokayokayavoidgoodgreatgreat
Temp (°C)
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7°
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27°
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28°
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27°
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24°
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12°
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12°
22°
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Rain (mm)10510155013515014514065155
Crowdshighhighhighmediumlowlowmediummediumlowlowmediumhigh
Price$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Notes——Spring break crowds on coast——Rainy season begins——Hurricane risk on coastDay of the Dead prepsDía de los Muertos—

Festivals & events

Día de los Muertos

Nov

Iconic celebration of the dead with marigold altars, parades, and sugar skulls.

Guelaguetza

Jul

Indigenous cultural festival in Oaxaca with traditional dance and music.

Carnival of Veracruz

Feb–Mar

Nine-day carnival rivalling Rio with parades and live music.

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