Best Time to Visit Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
Cuernavaca is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Cuernavaca for sunny, dry weather is November–April — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.8°C / 65.8°F in January to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in May, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in (February) to 255 mm / 10 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cuernavaca's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.8°C65.8°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.8°C67.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 21.8°C71.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 23.4°C74.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 20°C68°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 19°C66.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cuernavaca?
The best time to visit Cuernavaca for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 23.8°C / 74.8°F, and the driest is February with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cuernavaca's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Cuernavaca?
The rainy season at Cuernavaca, Morelos runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 58 mm / 2.3 in. The wettest single month is August (255 mm / 10 in).
What is the driest month in Cuernavaca?
The driest month in Cuernavaca is February, averaging about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.8°C / 67.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cuernavaca?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cuernavaca — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 255 mm / 10 in in August, and the coldest month averages 18.8°C / 65.8°F.
Is Cuernavaca climate different from Mexico overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cuernavaca figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mexico figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cuernavaca specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.