Mexico weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Mexico in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Mexico in October?
The weather in Mexico in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Toluca at 20°C to very warm in Ciudad Obregón at 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Ciudad Obregón and 8°C in Toluca. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mexicali with an average of 3.3 mm to heavy rainfall in Huatulco with 495 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Playa del Carmen. Meanwhile, Playa del Carmen enjoys approximately 235 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Mexico for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Mexico climate page.
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Average weather in Playa del Carmen
In October Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mexico City
In October Mexico City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Peñasco
In October Puerto Peñasco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cancún
In October Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Vallarta
In October Puerto Vallarta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Mexico?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Mexico due to the typically poor weather in Playa del Carmen.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. In contrast, October tends to have poor weather conditions.
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