Best Time to Visit Mexico

The best time to visit Mexico is in the dry winter season. Known as “Anahuac” during pre-Hispanic times, Mexico is known for its rich culture, dazzling beaches and ancient ruins. There are a large number of tourist places in Mexico for all kinds of tourists from around the world. However, you can make the most of the tourist spots when the weather is toasty and dry.

You can also enjoy various festivals depending on the time you visit Mexico. If you are planning to visit and want to know about the best places in Mexico and when to visit them, continue reading.

Winter Season

• Time Period: December to February
• Temperature range: 5 to 23 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 14 mm

The winter season here starts in December and lasts till February. There is literally no rain during the winter, and the temperature here ranges from 5℃ to 23℃.

You can explore ancient Mayan ruins and swim in the world-famous cenotes in this climate.

Here are some of the tourist places in Mexico that you can visit during the cold, dry winters:

1. Roam around San Miguel de Allende

2. Attend Corona Capital Festival

3. Enjoy the Christmas Festivities

4. Go for an art walk in Ajijic

5. Enjoy the colonial vibes at Oaxaca

6. Try some water sports at Zihuatanejo

7. Take part in Dia De Reyes Holiday celebrations

8. Enjoy the cultural vibes at Ambulante Festival

Spring Season

• Time Period: March to May
• Temperature range: 17 to 30 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 10.66 mm

You can also plan to visit the most famous places in Mexico during the spring season as well. The weather will depend upon the destination; however, it will be hot and dry overall. The temperature tends to rise as the days get longer during the spring equinox.

Here are some of the best activities that you can try in Mexico at this time:

1. Attend the Vive Latino Music Festival

2. Attend the Festival de Mexico en el Centro Historico

3. Drop by Iztapalapa’s Passion of Christ celebration

4. Take part in the spring equinox celebration

5. Take a dive in Acapulco

6. Watch the sunset at Mazatlan

Summer Season

• Time Period: June to August
• Temperature range: 30 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 42.66 mm

You should avoid travelling to Mexico from August to Mid-November. This is because it is the peak of hurricane season. If you plan on visiting Mexico at this time of the year, you must be smart about where you stay. It would help if you kept a constant tab on the weather forecast. You should also be prepared for anything. Apart from that, you should also think about buying travel insurance.

However, if you are keen to join the party-goers during spring break, then you will probably like to visit Mexico during this season. Ensure that the hotel or resort you are staying in has a hurricane policy. You should also register your trip with the country’s embassy.

It is better to choose an inland destination rather than a beach area. You can choose to stay in one of the colonial cities as an alternative. It is better to take a cruise as it will skip the destination that is being hit by the storms.

The months between July to October might be the cheapest months to visit Mexico. This is the mid-summer to early autumn in Mexico. The temperature at this time can range from 30℃ to 34℃. September is considered the cheapest month.

This is the hurricane season when tourists do not get to see much of the sun, so they tend to keep away. However, if you are up for cheap accommodation prices that drop as much as 40%, you can opt to visit Mexico at this time of the year. Therefore, travelling to Mexico at this time of the year might be the most economical.

At this time, there are fewer crowds, and the airfare and hotel charges are also low. If you look carefully, you can find great deals. You can enjoy the Dia de Los Muertos celebration without having to face a lot of crowds.

You can spend some time peacefully on the beaches of Cancun as it is much calmer compared to other times of the year. It is the most tranquil time to visit Mexico. These months are one of the best times for diving and enjoying other water-based activities. You can surf through the waves and go diving in Cozumel.

Apart from this, you can enjoy the night out carnival during your visit. Guelaguetza festival is a spectacle of art, music and dance which takes place during the last weeks of July. It includes representatives from many communities of Oaxaca. Tickets for this show must be booked in advance.

Dia de la Independencia is when the people of Mexico celebrate the start of Mexico’s war of Independence. You can enjoy the shows and exhibitions put up by the artists, listen to the Mexican music filling the streets and even enjoy the costume parties.

Now that you have some idea about the best, not-so-best and cheapest times or seasons for your trip to Mexico, there are certain things that everyone visiting Mexico must know. They are:

• Avoid drinking tap water in Mexico.
• Use a VPN on your phone or laptop for digital security.
• Pay for something using Pesos
• Use Mexico’s bus network while travelling from one place to another

Here are some of the tips that will help you if you plan to travel to Mexico:

• The Museums in Mexico are closed on Mondays
• Do not lose your Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) card.
• Take permission before clicking pictures
• Chat with the locals for tips
• You can pack a jacket as Mexico is not always hot
• Beware of car rental scams
• Learn basic Spanish
• Mexico is safe for solo travel

Here are some of the phrases that you should know before your Mexico tours:

• Thank You – Gracias
• Good Morning – Buenos dias
• Excuse me/ Sorry – Perdoneme/ Perdon
• Hello - Hola
• Do you speak English? – Hablas ingles?
• Yes - Si
• Can you help me? – Me puedes ayudar
• Have a good day – Que tengas un buen dia
• Where is the restroom? – Donde esta el bano
• I need a doctor – Necesito un doctor

In Spanish, every word has specific articles that denote the gender of a word. Every living creature has either an “el” or a “la”. “El” is for males, and “la” is for females. While talking, the nouns ending with “a” is feminine. However, while talking about a group consisting of males and females, even if the group consists of more girls than boys, it is also referred to as masculine.

Now that you know all the best places to visit in Mexico, you can plan the itinerary of your Mexico trip accordingly. If you are travelling to Mexico, it might be great if you got a travel insurance policy. 

This will help you if your trip is during the peak hurricane season. This insurance will also help you if, due to some reason, your baggage is mishandled or gets lost. If your flight gets delayed, that too shall be covered. It will also provide cover if you face any medical emergency during your trip or your phone, passport, or licence gets lost or stolen.