Weather in September in Mexico
Planning a trip to Mexico this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Mexico in September?
In September, Mexico experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Toluca at 20°C and very hot in Mexicali at 39°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Mexicali and 10°C in Toluca. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.For specific regional insights in Mexico, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mexicali with an average of 3.6 mm to heavy rainfall in Huatulco with 692 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Playa del Carmen enjoys approximately 202 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Mexico climate page.
Where to go in Mexico in September
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Mexico?
Playa del Carmen
In September Playa del Carmen generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Mexico City
In September Mexico City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Puerto Peñasco
In September Puerto Peñasco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Cancún
In September Cancún generally has very 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 unpleasant that month.
Puerto Vallarta
In September Puerto Vallarta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mexico.
Is September the best time to visit Mexico?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Playa del Carmen, September may not be the ideal time to visit Mexico.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. On the other hand, the month of 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.
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