Ready to tick Mexico off your bucket list? This country is serious postcard material, with its huge stretches of white sands and long list of ancient ruins. Mexico loves a party, too. We’re not talking just bars and clubs – parades, music and dancing are all part of the culture here.
The important question is when to visit (and what to pack, ofc). Mexico’s a pretty great pick all-year round, but it’s deffo worth considering the weather conditions to see what time of year works for you. Mexico’s got itself a prime stretch of Caribbean Coast on the Yucatan Peninsula, which spans a huge 100 miles from Cancun to Tulum. So, you’ll want some prime sunshine to make the most of it…
Whether you’re coming for the festivals, the beaches or just the tacos and tequila, check out our recs for the best time to visit Mexico.
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When’s Mexico’s dry season?
Mexico’s dry season is over UK winter. So, if your priority is all-day sunshine and getting a good tan, then head here from late-December to early- April. The temps are in the mid-to-high-20s, so it’s comfortably warm, with cloud-free skies – ideal for some full-on relaxation by the beach.
When’s Mexico’s rainy season?
Mexico’s rainy season is from May to September, but don’t let that stop you – the showers don’t last very long, and they often come in short, late-afternoon bursts. So, the rest of the day still calls for cocktails on the beach. But it’s good to remember that the hurricane season is from June to November, and the Met Office says September and October have the highest chance of hurricanes, due to higher sea temperatures.
When’s it quietest in Mexico?
If you fancy a laidback break, pick either side of the rainy season – May or November – where things are much quieter (and cheaper). We’re talking no fighting for a sunlounger and fewer queues at the bar… Chill out on the beach in Playa del Carmen, or explore the Riviera Maya without crowds of tourists in your Insta pics.
When’s best for partying in Mexico?
Mexico’s party season needs no introduction – March is when Spring Break is in full swing, so think pool parties and buzzing beach bars. Name a more iconic party event, we’ll wait. Cancun is the place to be, so you’ll fit right in with a tequila in hand. It’s not the only time to count on a big Mexican party, though – Cinco de Mayo is on the 5th of May and it’s a celebration of the Mexican victory over French forces in 1862. Join in with street parades, full of mariachi bands and dancers, and the tacos are basically on tap. Or, later in the year, the Day of the Dead festival is on the 2nd of November. Expect the streets to be filled with marigold flowers, sugar skulls and colourful parades. It’s a day to welcome back the souls of deceased loved ones and at night there’ll be firework displays and traditional meals.
Now you know what season you’re after, check out our Mexico holidays to book.
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Author: Rachel Coppenhall (she/her)
Last updated: 11.08.2025
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