Climate of Yucatán, Mexico
Area-weighted average across Yucatán. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Yucatán, a subdivision of Mexico, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in May, with rainfall from 29 mm / 1.1 in to 180 mm / 7.1 in depending on the season (1063 mm / 41.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7°C72.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 23.5°C74.3°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.3°C77.5°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.1°C82.6°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.3°C81.1°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.3°C81.1°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 180 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.4°C75.9°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| December | 23.2°C73.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yucatán?
The best months to visit Yucatán, Mexico for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and the driest is March with about 29 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Yucatán?
Yucatán, Mexico has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1063 mm / 41.9 in, with the wettest month being September (180 mm / 7.1 in) and the driest March (29 mm / 1.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Yucatán?
The hottest month in Yucatán is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.1°C / 82.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Yucatán?
The coldest month in Yucatán is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.7°C / 72.9°F.
When does it rain most in Yucatán?
The wettest month in Yucatán is September, averaging about 180 mm / 7.1 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 29 mm / 1.1 in.