6 destinations · 30-year monthly averages, judged against the Tropical preset (highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, any rain except monsoon) · pick another preset below
The best time to visit Mexico for tropical weather is April to June and November, when 4 of the 6 destinations on Sun Season fit. Mexico City, Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca and Tulum have a true monsoon season. It falls between June and October, depending on the destination.
Verdicts come from WorldClim 2.1 monthly normals 1970–2000; see the method.
Pick the weather you like. Every month of every destination is then judged against it.
For Tropical weather, the best time is April to June and November, when 4 of the 6 destinations fit.
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| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD |
| Cancún | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | MSN | MSN | GO | GO |
| Puerto Vallarta | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | MSN | MSN | MSN | GO | GO | GO |
| Cabo San Lucas | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | CLD |
| Oaxaca | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD |
| Tulum | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | MSN | MSN | GO | GO |
| Looking for | Rule | Best months | Destinations that fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm | highs 19–28 °C66–82 °F, dry or showers | December to March | 3 of 6 |
| Tropical | highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, any rain except monsoon | April to June and November | 4 of 6 |
| Beach | highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, dry or showers | April to May and November | 4 of 6 |
| Cool | highs 3–19 °C37–66 °F, any rain except monsoon | 0 of 6 | |
| Snow | highs below 3 °C37 °F, any rain | 0 of 6 |