AI-generatedAjijic at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 718 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,548 m
Climate in Ajijic
Ajijic has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Ajijic is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ajijic
The best time to visit Ajijic is from November to February. Hiking and mountain trips are best from August to February, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 179 mm.
Ajijic through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ajijic in the dry season
Oct – Jun
Good
- 25–33 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Ajijic in the rainy season
Jul – Sep
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Aug – Feb
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:4718:30
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:34–07:17 · evening 18:00–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:34 · evening 18:44–18:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ajijic compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 26° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Ajijic in October?
In October, Ajijic is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ajijic.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:47 – 18:30
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %70 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ajijic
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Ajijic: score 94 against 75. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. January has 6 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 51 mm | 10 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ajijic month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January25° · 7.2 h
In January, Ajijic is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in January85February27° · 8.0 h
In February, Ajijic is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in February69March29° · 9.0 h
In March, Ajijic is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in March51April32° · 8.9 h
In April, Ajijic is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in April49May33° · 8.7 h
In May, Ajijic is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in May33June29° · 6.9 h
In June, Ajijic is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 112 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in June46July27° · 6.3 h
In July, Ajijic is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 179 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in July47August27° · 6.3 h
In August, Ajijic is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 160 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in August49September27° · 6.0 h
In September, Ajijic is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 146 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in September75October26° · 7.3 h
In October, Ajijic is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in October89November26° · 7.7 h
In November, Ajijic is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in November93December25° · 6.9 h
In December, Ajijic is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ajijic.
Ajijic in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ajijic
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in May (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 25° | 13° | 7.2 h | 2 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 27° | 14° | 8.0 h | 2 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 29° | 16° | 9.0 h | 1 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 32° | 18° | 8.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 49 | 33° | 19° | 8.7 h | 4 | 15 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 29° | 19° | 6.9 h | 18 | 112 |
| JulyJul | 46 | 27° | 18° | 6.3 h | 25 | 179 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 27° | 18° | 6.3 h | 24 | 160 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 27° | 17° | 6.0 h | 20 | 146 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 26° | 16° | 7.3 h | 8 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 26° | 15° | 7.7 h | 2 | 13 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 25° | 14° | 6.9 h | 2 | 9 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ajijic
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Ajijic, 62 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Ajijic: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ajijic has about 8 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ajijic
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Ajijic
How breezy and how cloudy Ajijic is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ajijic typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Ajijic: variable cloud, with about 7.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Ajijic
How often the day gets hot in Ajijic (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ajijic has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Ajijic in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ajijic has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 46).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Mexico
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +52
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Ajijic vs Guadalajara
In October Ajijic has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs 68). During the day Guadalajara is 1 °C warmer than Ajijic.
| in October | Ajijic | Guadalajara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Oct – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Ajijic
When is the best time to visit Ajijic?
The best time to visit Ajijic is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ajijic?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Ajijic?
Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 179 mm. The driest month is April with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ajijic get?
Ajijic gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 9.0 hours a day; in September there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ajijic in?
Ajijic is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ajijic?
A nonstop flight from London to Ajijic takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,100 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Ajijic?
Ajijic has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 46, summer holidays 47, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 94.