Best time to visit Mexico
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Mexico’s mild climate and its diverse landscape make it a great place to visit at any time. There are some factors to consider depending on your destination and the activities you wish to engage in.
There are so many things to see and do (and eat!) in Mexico. Mexico is a country with a lot to offer.
There’s no surprise that tourism is such a huge industry in Mexico — 40 million Americans travel to Mexico each year alone!
Mexico’s varied geography ensures that no matter what time of year it is, you can find a part of the country with a pleasant climate. You can change your plans if it rains on one coast and go to another region.
Mexico’s diverse regions offer a variety of cultural influences, cuisine, and scenery.
We have had the chance to travel around Mexico quite a bit and fell in love with its colorful, welcoming country. Let’s answer the question, ” What is the best season to visit Mexico?” and share some of our favorite activities for each season.
When is the best season to visit Mexico?
It is best to visit Mexico during the dry season (December to April). You can enjoy the sun and avoid rain during this time period. During your trip.
Mexico is the 13th-largest country in the world. As you would expect, climates and seasons differ quite a lot in different areas of the country. The dry season is generally the best time of year to visit Mexico, but it will depend on your destination and what you intend to do.
Psst! Mexico has a lot of amazing things to do that aren’t beach-related! We prefer adventure to lying on the beach.
Start by answering these questions:
- Which region of the country are you planning to visit?
- Do you get easily annoyed by crowds of people?
- Do you suffer from high humidity?
- Would you rather spend time at the beach or in a new city?
- Do you plan to participate in whale watching, scuba diving, or surfing?
You can determine the best time to visit Mexico by answering these questions.
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- Our experience in Mexico
- Mexico geography overview
- Mexico Weather
- Winter in Mexico
- Spring in Mexico
- Summer in Mexico
- Falling in Mexico
The BEST time to visit Mexico
Want a quick recommendation? See our personal recommendations for the best times to visit Mexico. We’ll also share the times of year that we would avoid visiting Mexico.
- Our recommendation…
Our experience
We visited Mexico at all seasons
Our Experience:
- Amanda, our Director of Content, has spent a lot of time in Mexico, both living there and traveling. We’ve spent every month in Mexico except June (and many of those times multiple times).
The best time to visit Mexico
November or Feb
If you’re planning a trip to the beach, this is the best time to go. The weather is still ideal and less crowded before and after Christmas, but not until spring break.
By November, the hurricane season will be over on the Gulf Coast, and temperatures will begin to cool down and become more comfortable.
On the west coast, there is no hurricane season, but temperatures will start to fall in November.
April* or September or October
We recommend that you avoid the summer months in Mexico City. The summer months are the wettest in CDMX (and it is mostly overcast and cold). Winters are colder in CDMX than along the coasts. Highs can reach the low 70s.
The entire city is decorated in celebration of the Dia de los Muertos (celebrated during the week of November 1). On that note, experiencing the holiday in Oaxaca is still on our bucket list!
*Avoid the Easter week as it is a popular holiday in Mexico, and there will be crowds.
The worst time to visit Mexico
June, July, and August (Everywhere*)
No matter where you choose to go, summer is not the best time to book a vacation in Mexico. The humidity and temperatures will be higher if you are on the coast. The Gulf Coast’s hurricane season runs from June to October.
Mexico City’s rainy season is also in these months, and it is pretty unpleasant.
There are exceptions to all rules, so don’t think you can’t have a great time in Mexico if you visit during these months. If marine life is your thing, then July and August are peak whale shark seasons in the Gulf of Mexico.
May to October (Gulf Coast).
We recommend that you avoid visiting the Gulf Coast from May to October. Sargassum season (the disgusting seaweed that gathers on beaches and stinks horribly) usually runs from May through October in the Gulf of Mexico. Depending on the season, beaches can become overcrowded.
Holidays
Travel to Mexico is most prevalent during the New Year/Christmas holidays and Semana Santa, the week before Easter. It’s not just tourists who will be traveling during this time, but also locals. Prices for accommodations will skyrocket.
Mexico Geography Overview
Mexico has a diverse topography spans 750,000 square miles (1.9 million square kilometers) of land.
Mexico’s Pico de Orizaba, or “Star Mountain,” is the third tallest mountain in North America, behind Denali in Alaska and Mount Logan in Canada.
In the south, you will find tropical rainforests and lowlands. The Baja Peninsula and northern Mexico are home to vast desert areas.
Mexico has a coastline of nearly 6,000 miles (and this doesn’t include its 150+ rivers). Mexico is bordered on its west by the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of California, and the Caribbean Sea.
Mexico has a coastline that is full of beautiful beaches. This attracts millions of tourists every year.
There are many charming beach towns along the coast of the United States.
There are many cities along the coast that are worth visiting, including Tijuana and La Paz in the West and Cancun Playa del Carmen in the East.
Mexico is divided into nine main geographic regions. We’ll focus on three regions to help you decide when to go to Mexico: the Gulf Coast, including the Yucatan Peninsula; the Pacific Coast, which includes the Baja Peninsula; and Central Mexico.
You can have a completely different experience depending on where you go due to the diversity and abundance of these regions.