Izamal Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Izamal, in Yucatán, Mexico, has a consistently very warm climate year-round, with only slight changes in temperature between seasons. Rainfall levels stay moderate, with more frequent showers during the summer and early autumn. Often called the "Yellow City" for its brightly painted buildings, Izamal is an attractive destination because of its colonial architecture, Mayan ruins, and quiet atmosphere. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.

Monthly Temperature in Izamal

The temperature in Izamal remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very hot climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C (99°F) in May to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in May to around 18°C (64°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Izamal

Generally, Izamal has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 785 mm (31 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Izamal shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 152 mm (6 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Izamal Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Izamal

Izamal offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (9.2 hours daily) and December (6.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Mérida, Mexico (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Mérida, Mexico (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Humidity in Izamal by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Izamal.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Mérida, Mexico (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Izamal 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Izamal

Izamal has warm weather with temperatures ranging from 30°C (86°F) to 37°C (99°F) throughout the year. The best time to visit is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when rainfall is at its lowest, making it a great time for sightseeing and exploring all the place has to offer.

For a more comfortable experience, start your day early when the weather is cooler, or take advantage of the gentle breezes in the late afternoon.

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