Weather Guide

Mexico Average Monthly Weather

Weather score65Good annual avg

Best months: April, May, March

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 6.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 899mm. Sea temperatures average 10°C across the year.

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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

28°C

Rain

899mm

Annual total

Sun

6.8h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

65

Good avg

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 183mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August30°C average high

August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsApril to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August183mm average rain

August is one of Mexico's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August6.6 hours average sun

August sits close to Mexico's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsFebruary to July and November

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August9°C average sea

August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaMay to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August54 weather score

August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsFebruary to May and November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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