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Yucatán Weather & Climate: Mexico

Climate by month across the Yucatán, Mexico, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Yucatán

the Yucatán is one of several regions in Mexico, with temperatures that range from 30°C (86°F) in January to 37°C (99°F) during the peak of May. We've based our full climate overview on data from Mérida, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Yucatán, especially in Mérida, temperatures remain consistently high year-round, with average maximums never dropping below 30°C (86°F).

The hottest season always takes place in April, May and July.

Precipitation in the Yucatán varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in September with 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while March stays relatively dry with 15 mm (0.6 in). The driest conditions can be found during February and March, with rainfall staying below 18 mm (0.7 in).

May is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore the Yucatán by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Yucatán - and find the best time to visit. (based on Mérida)

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Mérida Chicxulub Izamal Ek'Balam Valladolid Progreso
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Climate map of the Yucatán

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Mérida 30°C (86°F) 37°C (99°F) 19°C (66°F) 25°C (77°F) 753 mm (30 in) 2,767 hours
Chicxulub 28°C (82°F) 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 25°C (77°F) 639 mm (25 in) 2,767 hours
Izamal 30°C (86°F) 37°C (99°F) 18°C (64°F) 25°C (77°F) 785 mm (31 in) 2,767 hours
Ek'Balam 30°C (86°F) 36°C (97°F) 18°C (64°F) 24°C (75°F) 832 mm (33 in) 2,778 hours
Valladolid 30°C (86°F) 36°C (97°F) 18°C (64°F) 24°C (75°F) 842 mm (33 in) 2,778 hours
Progreso 28°C (82°F) 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 25°C (77°F) 643 mm (25 in) 2,767 hours

Places in the Yucatán, Mexico

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