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The best time to visit Mexico, particularly popular coastal areas like Cancun, Acapulco, and the southern coast, is generally from December to April. This dry season features pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, with daytime highs between 72°F and 82°F (22°C to 28°C), making it perfect for beach activities and outdoor exploration. January and February are especially favorable, ideal for whale watching and enjoying various local festivals. As spring approaches in March and April, the warm weather continues, although temperatures start to rise. If you're exploring the Yucatán Peninsula during this time, expect clear skies and excellent beach weather. However, be cautious if you plan to visit from June to October, as this period marks the rainy season, with increased humidity and a heightened risk of hurricanes, particularly along the Caribbean coast. For the best experience, consider timing your visit to align with these favorable conditions.

69 things to do in Mexico

Dry Season (Winter)

November–April Weather

Perfect sunny weather prevails on the coast while higher altitudes stay chilly

Rain and Hurricane Season (Summer)

May–October Weather

Wet tropical summer weather prevails over the areas closer to the sea, whereas higher altitudes see quite moderate climate

Exploding Sledgehammer Celebrations

February 16–20, 2023 Event

Despite good chances to be wounded, one of the world's most dangerous parties annually gathers tens of thousands of thrill-seekers in San Juan de la Vega

Mole Poblano

October 31–November 2 | December 25 Food

This spicy chocolate sauce made of over 20 ingredients is believed to have a divine origin

Christmas (Navidad)

December 16–February 2 Event

With las posadas, los pastorales, and other seasonal fun, Mexican Christmas is so much more than food and presents. It extends much further than New Years to Día de la Candelaria

Cockfighting in Mexico

November–June Event

When a pair of Mexican roosters are released to the rink, only one will survive and another one will drown in his own blood

Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

May 5 Event

Concerts, lectures, day-long Puebla street parties, and a fearless Mexican army in their finest military uniforms highlight the festival

Pozol, Tepache, and Tesguino

June–August Food

Besides tequila, expert Mexican brewers make perfect drinks from fermented corn dough, corn kernels, and pineapple skins

Guayaba (Guava)

August–April Food

This exotic fruit is eaten whole along with the skin and seeds, and its specific piquant flavour makes for refreshing fruit drinks and cocktails

Dragon Fruit or Pitaya

May–June Food

This watery and moderately sweet fruit is refreshing by itself and is a great ingredient for desserts

Mamey Sapote & Tejate

February Food

This sweet fruit is equally good when raw and cooked into jellies or marmalades, and its seeds are used to make tejate, a pre-Hispanic drink

Tamales

late January–February 02 Food

A vast variety of stuffed cornmeal dumplings crown the feast of Candlemas

Fiestas de Octubre

October 4–November 4, 2024 Event

Cowboy homes, the birthplace of tequila, and mariachi music are all showcases in month-long festivities

Cactus Bloom

late April–June Nature

Walking across the desert, you might get lucky to see a rare cactus bloom

Carnaval de Mazatlán

February 8–13, 2024 Event

The third largest carnival celebrations in the world

Diez y Seis (Independence Day)

September 15–September 16 Event

A midnight cry for freedom, day-long reenactments, and at last the independence declaration—Mexico literally lives it over again and again

Rambutans

June–August Food

Good looking, nice tasting, easily peeled, and long-lasting in the sun—rambutans deserve the highest praise!

Mango

May–September Food

The affordable price and abundance allow you to eat as many of these sweet fruits as you want. Also, try mango-based drinks, desserts, and salsas!

Tuna (Prickly Pear)

September–December Food

You might have heard some cacti yield edible fruit, but have you ever tried grilled cactus leaves?

Mexican Rodeos or Charreadas

August 23–September 4, 2024 Event

The riders' grace and elegance make Mexican charreada look more like a stylish performance rather than a competition

Boating

September–May Activity

Check out ancient Mayan settlements on river banks, islands with castles, ports, and the Land's End—a boat trip can reveal the best of Mexico

Diving

November–March Activity

Reefs, wrecks, colourful wildlife, underwater museums, and sink holes—diving in Mexico is like nowhere else in the world

Exploring the Mayan Ruins

September–May Activity

You will surely want to discover these amusing pieces of millennial Mayan architechture

Carnaval de Veracruz

June 29-July 5, 2024 Event

One of the greatest Mexican carnivals is a must visit for salsa fans

Monarch Butterfly Migration

December–February Nature

Central Mexico is blessed to be the wintering shelter of millions of bright butterflies

Huitlacoche or Corn Smut

May–September Food

This fine name stands for dark-coloured fungus growing on corn, and added to many Mexican foods when in season

Baby Turtle Release

July–mid-November (Atlantic Coast) | December–March (Pacific Coast) Nature

Have you ever held a baby sea turtle in your hands? This is a great occasion to carry a whole dozen

Mapimí Silent Zone

November–May Nature

The land of meteorites, bizarre rocks, animal mutants, and broken phones, known as Zona Del Silencio, must be a cousin of the Bermuda Triangle

Cactus Ice Cream

June–August Food

Locals call it tuna ice-cream, which often confuses customers, yet tuna is a cactus flower and smells like a cucumber rather than fish

Beach Season

October–May Activity

Either at the Pacific coastline or the Gulf of Mexico, scenic beaches are something Mexico has plenty of

Pa’l Norte

March 29-31, 2024 Event

This Mexican music party saw explosive success from the very beginning with around 134,000 visitors

Guelaguetza Festival

July 22–29, 2024 Event

The indigenous people of Mexico gather thousands at the amphitheatre to introduce pre-Hispanic culture

Bullfighting in Mexico

November–March Event

Mexico remains one of few countries where this traditional entertainment is still legal, but it feels like it's to be banned soon

Lime Season

June–August Food

A lime complements every dish and beverage available in traditional Mexican menus, the only exception is coffee

Caving

November–April Activity

Mexico's unique caving involves the world's deepest pits, teeming with tropical birds and caves of hanging snakes

Flying Ant Salsa

May Food

Mexicans know the most effective method for how to turn your enemies into friends—to kill and cook them

Rosca de Reyes

December 25–January 6 Food

Slices of the sweet bread include baby figurines. If you get one, consider yourself lucky!

Chapulines or Grasshoppers

June–October Food

Insect invasion doesn't pose a threat to Mexico, as long as crispy grasshoppers are actually a local favourite snack

Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead

October 31–November 2 Event

Painted faces in colorful Mexican clothes reunite with their dead loved ones through cemetery celebrations

Flamingos

April–July | November–February Nature

About 40,000 flamingos gather in one place to bring up their chicks

Lucha Libre Wrestling

all year round Event

Masked fighters seem to beat each other to death, while bloodthirsty spectators enjoy the action with a pint of beer

Swimming with Whale Sharks

March–September Activity

This huge fish might look frightening, but, fortunately, it prefers plankton to meat

Granadas or Pomegranates

August–September Food

Enjoy red juicy pomegranate seeds alone, or topped over chiles en nogata

Noche de Rábanos or Night of the Radishes

December 23 Event

Imagine nativity scenes composed of carved radish, corn husks, and dried flowers!

Piñata

late December–early January Activity

Would you break a colourful doll to get sweets hidden inside? This funny ritual is a part of many Mexican celebrations

Hierve el Agua Waterfall

November–April Nature

A lovely pool comfortably set in the mountainside and a petrified waterfall of salt crystals—an amazing natural site to explore

Dia de la Raza

October 12 Event

The festival provides another occasion for flamboyant public parades and scholarly debates about Mexican roots

Main Surfing Season

April–October Activity

The lengthy coastline offers a variety of excellent surfing locations

Whale Watching in Mexico

December–March Nature

You may find a family of humpbacks next to your boat and see the majesty of a mother and her calves swimming side by side

The Hidden Beach (Playa Del Amor)

November–May Activity

Have you ever sunbathed inside a giant crater?

Grutas Tolantongo

all year round Nature

Have you ever imagined an infinity pool?

Iglesia de San Juan

June 24 (year round) Activity

An unusual church where Catholic service is combined with animal sacrifices and other indigenous beliefs

El Caracol

all year round Activity

This ancient observatory helped shape the knowledge of Mayan civilization​

Bahidorá

February 16-18, 2024 Event

A boutique festival settled in the jungle near a turquoise river

Semana Santa & Pascua (Easter)

March 24–31, 2024 Event

Local festivities often blend Spanish Christian traditions with native Indian celebrations

Kitesurfing

November–August Activity

Both Mexican coasts offer superb wind and water conditions

Nanacamilpa Firefly Forest

late June–early August Nature

The enchanted forest, not far from Mexico City, is taken over by fireflies

Mexican Redknee Tarantula Migration in Mexico

July–October Nature

Spot rare red-and-black tarantulas while they are roaming in the wild

Golf Courses

all year round (best in September–June) Activity

One of the reasons tourists flock to Cabo San Lucas is chic golf resorts operating year-round

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas

June–December (diving) | mid-December–mid-April (whale watching) Nature

Cabo's most iconic site at the tip of the Land's End

Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

May–November Activity

As a gateway to the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, Cabo is your ticket to the sportfishing paradise

Los Cabos Film Festival

March 2–5, 2023 Event

Hop from the sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas to a red carpet of a famous film festival

Los Cabos Tennis Open

July 14-19, 2025 Event

Cabo San Lucas becomes the epicenter of tennis every August

New Year's Eve in Mexico

December 31 Event

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Mexico means plunging into a truly festive atmosphere of Latin America

Festival Del Globo (International Balloon Festival)

November 15–18, 2024 Event

Meet one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in Latin America

La Mole Comic Con

March 17–19, 2023 Event

Dive into the world of comics, fantasy, and games at the comic con in Mexico City

Western Caribbean Cruises

December–March Activity

Learn about ancient civilisations while sipping on your favorite cocktail

Mexican Riviera Cruises

November–May Activity

The best cruise destination for the active type of travelers

Feria Aeroespacial México

April 23–26, 2025 Event

The most important aeronautics fair in Central America

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