Best Time to Visit Mexico
The best time to visit Mexico is generally December–April. This season-by-season guide covers peak, shoulder and low season, the weather you can expect, the festivals that fill hotels and what to pack.
Weather in Mexico
The Caribbean and Pacific coasts are warm year-round, with the dry season running December to April. Central highlands, including Mexico City, stay temperate with afternoon rain in summer.
Peak, shoulder and low season
Peak season runs December–April, with the highest flight and hotel demand. Shoulder season (May and November) offers similar conditions with thinner crowds. Low season (June–October (rainy and hurricane season on the Caribbean coast)) is the cheapest, with less predictable weather or reduced opening hours at some attractions.
Festivals and holidays
Día de Muertos (early November), Semana Santa (Easter week) and Christmas fill coastal resorts and highland cities.
What to pack for Mexico
Beachwear plus rain cover in summer, and a jacket for cool highland evenings.