AI-generatedCampeche at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 37°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,780 h
- Rain a year
- 809 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Campeche
Campeche 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 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year, Campeche is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Campeche
The best time to visit Campeche is from November to February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to May. From March to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 168 mm.
Campeche through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Campeche in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 30–37 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Campeche in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 32–35 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – February
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5617:39
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:42–06:26 · evening 17:10–17:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:34–05:42 · evening 17:53–18:01
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 Campeche compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea cools from 29° to 28°. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Campeche in October?
In October, Campeche is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campeche.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min05:56 – 17:39
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %23 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Campeche
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 Campeche: score 76 against 39. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in January. January has 12 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 20° |
| Sea | 28.9° | 23.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 103 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 29 | 16better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Campeche month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January30° · Sea 24° · 6.6 h
In January, Campeche is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in January67February31° · Sea 25° · 7.3 h
In February, Campeche is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in February55March34° · Sea 26° · 8.3 h
In March, Campeche is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in March50April36° · Sea 28° · 9.0 h
In April, Campeche is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in April42May37° · Sea 29° · 8.9 h
In May, Campeche is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in May18June35° · Sea 30° · 7.5 h
In June, Campeche is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 155 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in June22July35° · Sea 30° · 8.4 h
In July, Campeche is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 97 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in July18August35° · Sea 30° · 7.9 h
In August, Campeche is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 127 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in August24September33° · Sea 30° · 7.1 h
In September, Campeche is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 168 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in September39October32° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h
In October, Campeche is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in October65November30° · Sea 27° · 6.9 h
In November, Campeche is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in November75December30° · Sea 25° · 6.7 h
In December, Campeche is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Campeche.
Campeche in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Campeche
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 295 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 76 | 30° | 20° | 23.9° | 6.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 31° | 21° | 24.7° | 7.3 h | 3 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 34° | 23° | 25.8° | 8.3 h | 3 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 36° | 24° | 27.5° | 9.0 h | 4 | 15 |
| MayMay | 42 | 37° | 25° | 29.0° | 8.9 h | 7 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 18 | 35° | 25° | 29.7° | 7.5 h | 17 | 155 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 35° | 25° | 29.8° | 8.4 h | 16 | 97 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 35° | 25° | 30.0° | 7.9 h | 20 | 127 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 33° | 24° | 30.0° | 7.1 h | 22 | 168 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 32° | 23° | 28.9° | 6.6 h | 15 | 103 |
| NovemberNov | 65 | 30° | 22° | 26.6° | 6.9 h | 8 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 30° | 21° | 24.9° | 6.7 h | 4 | 19 |
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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Sea temperature in Campeche
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.9 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Campeche ranges from 23.9 °C in January to 30.0 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in May. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.9° | 23.0° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 24.7° | 23.5° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.8° | 24.3° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.0° | 28.2° | 29.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 28.9° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.0° | 29.3° | 30.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.0° | 29.4° | 30.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 27.9° | 29.7° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.6° | 25.5° | 27.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.9° | 23.9° | 26.3° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Campeche
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 6.6 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Campeche, 56 % 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 in Campeche: 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, Campeche has about 15 rainy days with 103 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Campeche
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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 and clouds in Campeche
How breezy and how cloudy Campeche 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 Campeche typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Campeche: variable cloud, with about 6.6 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 and humidity in Campeche
How often the day gets hot in Campeche (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, Campeche has about 25 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Campeche
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Campeche 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.
Campeche has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,300 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.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Campeche lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Campeche compared
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Campeche vs Mérida
In October the holiday weather in Campeche and Mérida is about equally good (score 39 vs 39). During the day it is about as warm in Mérida as in Campeche. Mérida gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Campeche | Mérida |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Campeche ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Xochimilco23°71
- 23CampecheThis page32°29°39
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Frequently asked questions about Campeche
When is the best time to visit Campeche?
The best time to visit Campeche is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Campeche?
The sea temperature in Campeche ranges from 23.9 °C in January to 30.0 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Campeche in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Campeche?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Campeche?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 168 mm. The driest month is March with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Campeche get?
Campeche gets around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.0 hours a day; in January there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Campeche in?
Campeche is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Campeche?
A nonstop flight from London to Campeche takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,300 km.
When is hurricane season in Campeche?
Campeche lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Campeche?
Campeche has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 37, summer holidays 19, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 76.