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Weather in October in Mexico

Planning a getaway to Mexico this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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 hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Toluca at 20°C to very hot 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.

For specific regional insights in Mexico, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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. Playa del Carmen experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Playa del Carmen enjoys close to 235 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Mexico's conditions throughout the year, check out our Mexico climate page.

Where to go in Mexico in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Mexico on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Mexico, check out our Mexico's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Mexico?

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.

Playa del Carmen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
195 mm 
15 days 
30°C 
25°C 
235 hours 
206 mm 
13 days 
poor 
29°C 
24°C 
208 hours 
97 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Playa del Carmen

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.

Mexico City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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23°C 
12°C 
150 hours 
201 mm 
17 days 
22°C 
10°C 
194 hours 
98 mm 
9 days 
22°C 
8°C 
224 hours 
33 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Mexico City

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.

Puerto Peñasco
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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34°C 
28°C 
9.3 mm 
2 days 
30°C 
23°C 
8.4 mm 
a single day 
25°C 
17°C 
7.9 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Puerto Peñasco

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.

Cancún
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
26°C 
195 hours 
192 mm 
14 days 
30°C 
26°C 
217 hours 
204 mm 
13 days 
poor 
28°C 
24°C 
210 hours 
98 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Cancún

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.

Puerto Vallarta
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
23°C 
357 mm 
17 days 
poor 
29°C 
22°C 
156 mm 
8 days 
28°C 
20°C 
37 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Puerto Vallarta

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mexico.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Mexico.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Mexico? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Mexico.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.