Climate of Yucatán
The climate of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is characterized by hot and humid weather, with a distinct dry season and a rainy season. The region has a tropical climate, with temperatures averaging 25-30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Climate averages for the whole year
- Day: the average daily temperature during the day is between 28°C and 35°C
- Night:the average nighttime temperature is between 19°C and 24°C
- Rain: it rains 162 days and there is a total of approximately 443 mm rainfall
- Sun hours: throughout the year there are 3311 sun hours
Maximum temperature: | between 28°C and 35°C |
Warmest month: | 35°C in April |
Coldest month: | 28°C in January |
Night temperature: | between 19°C and 24°C |
Dry days: | 203 days |
Days with rain: | 162 days |
Days with snow: | 0 days |
Total rain sum: | 443 mm |
Hours of sunshine: | 3311 hours |
The climate is influenced by trade winds, which bring warm, humid air from the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. This, combined with the low altitude of the region, results in the hot and humid climate that characterizes Yucatan.
Dry season (November to May)
The dry season in Yucatan usually lasts from November to May, with the coolest temperatures in January and February. Little to no rain falls in the region during this period, and humidity is much lower than during the rainy season. This is the most popular time for tourists to visit Yucatan, as the weather is generally pleasant and sunny.
Rainy season (June to October)
The rainy season in Yucatan runs from June to October, with most rain in September and October. During this period, the region experiences high humidity and frequent thunderstorms, which can bring heavy rains and high winds. Although the weather during the rainy season can be unpredictable, it is also the time when the region is most lush and green.
Average climate of Yucatan
The climate in Yucatan is generally hot and humid, with temperatures averaging 20 degrees Celsius in the winter to an average of 35 degrees Celsius in the summer. The region also experiences high rainfall, averaging about 1,500-2,000 mm per year.
Hurricane season (June to November)
Although Yucatan is located in an area prone to hurricanes, the region is not as heavily affected by these storms as other parts of Mexico. This is because the Yucatan Peninsula is protected by the surrounding land mass, reducing the intensity of storms as they make their landfall.
However, the region can still experience the effects of hurricanes, such as heavy rainfall and high winds, which can cause damage and disruption. The peak season for hurricanes in Yucatan is usually from June to November, during the region's rainy season.
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Temperature graph
This graph shows the average maximum temperature (red) and minimum temperature (blue) for Yucatán.
Precipitation graph
This graph shows the average amount of rainfall per month for Yucatán.
Climate table of Yucatán
In this climate table you can see at a glance what the average weather per month is for Yucatán. The data has been collected over a 30-year period, from which an average per month has been derived. From year to year the differences may be larger or smaller, but with this climate table you have a good idea of what the weather for Yucatán might be like in a given month.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day temp. (°C) | 28 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Night temp. (°C) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Precipitation (mm) | 25 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 32 | 68 | 48 | 56 | 65 | 54 | 33 | 20 |
Days with rain | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
Dry days | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Sun hours per day | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Wind force (Bft) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
UV-index | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Best time to visit Yucatán
For visiting Yucatán, the best time to visit is January through March and October through December. In this period you have a warm temperature and little precipitation. The highest average temperature in the Yucatán region is 35°C in April and the lowest is 28°C in January.
Climate of Yucatán by month
What is the average climate in a given month for Yucatán? Click on a month to see all monthly averages for sunshine, maximum and minimum temperatures, percent chance of rain per day, snowfall and number of rainy days.
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