When is the cheapest time to visit Mexico?

Prices bottom out in May, Jun, Sep, Oct — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.

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When to go to Mexico

The dry season from November to April is the most popular time. Beach resorts peak in winter; Mexico City is pleasant year-round at altitude.

Best: November–AprilPeak: December–March

Month-by-month

Jan

Great

7°–22°C · 10mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Feb

Great

8°–24°C · 5mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Mar

Great

10°–27°C · 10mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Spring break crowds on coast

Apr

Great

12°–28°C · 15mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

May

Good

13°–27°C · 50mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Jun

Okay

13°–25°C · 135mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Rainy season begins

Jul

Okay

12°–24°C · 150mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Aug

Okay

12°–24°C · 145mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Sep

Avoid

12°–23°C · 140mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Hurricane risk on coast

Oct

Good

11°–22°C · 65mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Day of the Dead preps

Nov

Great

8°–22°C · 15mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Día de los Muertos

Dec

Great

7°–21°C · 5mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Festivals worth timing your trip around

Nov

Día de los Muertos

Iconic celebration of the dead with marigold altars, parades, and sugar skulls.

Jul

Guelaguetza

Indigenous cultural festival in Oaxaca with traditional dance and music.

Feb–Mar

Carnival of Veracruz

Nine-day carnival rivalling Rio with parades and live music.

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Common questions about Mexico

When is the best time to visit Mexico?: November–April. The dry season from November to April is the most popular time. Beach resorts peak in winter; Mexico City is pleasant year-round at altitude.
When is the cheapest time to visit Mexico?: Prices bottom out in May, Jun, Sep, Oct — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.
What months should I avoid in Mexico?: Sep. Hurricane risk on coast
When is peak tourist season in Mexico?: December–March

See also the full Mexico climate deep-dive with temperature heatmap and daily-rainfall breakdown.