The holiday season in Mexico lasts throughout the year, but a favorable period for visiting the country is the “dry” season (November-April).
Features of rest in Mexican resorts by seasons
- Summer: in summer the air warms up to + 34-36 degrees. It is worth noting that in the summer months you can see the sights of the capital, since there is no higher than +25 degrees. In summer there is a lot of precipitation, but they do not pour hopelessly, but half an hour and a half. Hurricanes usually hit the country in July and August.
- Autumn: Autumn differs from summer in that tropical rains stop pouring at the end of October and the risk of tornadoes is minimized. And in November, the tourist season starts, characterized by a more comfortable air temperature (it goes down a little).
- Winter: this time of the year is an ideal period for relaxing in Mexican resorts (on the coast, the air warms up to + 28-32, and in the capital - up to + 20-21 degrees). In winter, for swimming, you should give preference to the southern resorts on the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea (the water warms up to + 25-27 degrees). Those who like to swim in cooler waters can head to the Pacific Ocean resorts.
- Spring: March has warm and mildly hot weather in some places, so this month is ideal for sunbathing and splashing in the sea. But, for example, in Mexico City at this time it is warm during the day and quite chilly in the evening. The weather is still favorable in April, but the tropical rainy season begins in May.
Beach season in Mexico
You can relax on the Mexican beaches washed by the Caribbean Sea, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, regardless of the season, because even in February the water temperature is +24 degrees.
If you are planning to visit Mexico in winter, then the best time to relax at this time is in the south of the country. It is worth noting that, on average, the water in the Caribbean Sea is a couple of degrees warmer than in the ocean. As for summer vacations in Mexican resorts, it will appeal to lovers of a tropical climate, who are not averse to swimming in the water, the temperature of which reaches + 29-30 degrees, under heavy rainfall and to visit the sauna.
The best Mexican beaches are Cancun beaches (diving, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins and sharks, exotic fishing) and the Riviera Maya (measured beach holidays, spa treatments).
Diving
Duration of the diving season in Mexico: December - end of March.
Is your goal to dive and experience an unforgettable experience? Travel to Cozumel and Soccoro (Pacific Ocean), Cancun (Caribbean), Yucatan Peninsula (Gulf of Mexico). In November-April (Playa del Carmen) you can attend an underwater show for divers (feeding bull sharks), and in October-August (Holbosch Island) you can see whale sharks.
In the homeland of tequila and the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs and Mayans, you can not only have fun on excursions, exploring lost cities, but also relax on the best beaches and take part in a variety of festivals and large-scale celebrations.
