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Yucatán Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Yucatán, Mexico in October.

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Mérida Chicxulub Izamal Ek'Balam

Planning a journey to the Yucatán, Mexico this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Yucatán in October

The Yucatán, Mexico is a region in Mexico. October in the Yucatán generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C (86°F) in Celestún to 33°C (91°F) in Uxmal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Uxmal and 25°C (77°F) in Celestún. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in the Yucatán, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Celestún with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in El Cuyo with 118 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. Mérida sees around 220 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Yucatán in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Yucatán.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Yucatán

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Yucatán, Mexico?

Temperature range in the Yucatán (October)

Precipitation variation in the Yucatán (October)

Mérida

In October Mérida generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
220 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mérida →

Chicxulub

In October Chicxulub generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
220 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Chicxulub →

Izamal

In October Izamal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
220 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Izamal →

Ek'Balam

In October Ek'Balam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
235 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ek'Balam →

Valladolid

In October Valladolid generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
235 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Valladolid →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Yucatán in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mérida 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Chicxulub 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Izamal 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Ek'Balam 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Valladolid 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Progreso 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

The Yucatán weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Yucatán, Mexico in October?

October in the Yucatán, Mexico brings unpleasant weather. In Mérida, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in the Yucatán, Mexico in October?

Mérida averages a daytime maximum of 33°C (91°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does the Yucatán, Mexico get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Mérida averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for the Yucatán, Mexico.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Yucatán, Mexico?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Mérida, October might be a good time to visit the Yucatán, Mexico.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Mérida. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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