AI-generatedChichen Itza at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 726 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 27 m
Climate in Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza 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 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Chichen Itza is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – February
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:4917:31
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 05:35–06:18 · evening 17:01–17:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:26–05:35 · evening 17:45–17:53
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.
What is the weather like in Chichen Itza in October?
In October, Chichen Itza is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 94 mm. On about 22 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 Chichen Itza.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min05:49 – 17:31
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Merida
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %43 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Chichen Itza
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 5.8 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Chichen Itza, 50 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Chichen Itza
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 July (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 it, 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.
Rain in Chichen Itza: 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, Chichen Itza has about 15 rainy days with 94 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chichen Itza
How breezy and how cloudy Chichen Itza 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 Chichen Itza typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Chichen Itza: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Chichen Itza
How often the day gets hot in Chichen Itza (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, Chichen Itza has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chichen Itza
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 28 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in June (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to December; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 285 days a year, mostly all year round.
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 | 77 | 29° | 19° | 5.7 h | 5 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 30° | 20° | 6.4 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 33° | 21° | 7.3 h | 3 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 35° | 23° | 7.8 h | 4 | 25 |
| MayMay | 39 | 35° | 24° | 7.8 h | 7 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 33° | 24° | 6.9 h | 16 | 124 |
| JulyJul | 18 | 34° | 24° | 7.9 h | 17 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 15 | 34° | 24° | 7.4 h | 19 | 102 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 33° | 24° | 6.6 h | 20 | 134 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 31° | 23° | 5.8 h | 15 | 94 |
| NovemberNov | 65 | 30° | 21° | 5.9 h | 7 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 29° | 20° | 5.8 h | 5 | 22 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
20.67° N, 88.57° W · 27 m · America/Merida
Best time to visit Chichen Itza
The best time to visit Chichen Itza is from November to February. From April to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 134 mm.
Chichen Itza through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chichen Itza in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 29–35 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Chichen Itza in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 31–34 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 86 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chichen Itza for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chichen Itza
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 Chichen Itza: score 77 against 38. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has 10 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 77better |
| Day high | 31° | 29° |
| Night low | 23° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 5.7 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 94 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 28 | 15better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Chichen Itza month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January29° · 6 h
In January, Chichen Itza is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in January67February30° · 6 h
In February, Chichen Itza is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 18 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 Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in February54March33° · 7 h
In March, Chichen Itza is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 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 Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in March46April35° · 8 h
In April, Chichen Itza is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 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 Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in April39May35° · 8 h
In May, Chichen Itza is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in May21June33° · 7 h
In June, Chichen Itza is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 124 mm. On about 27 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 Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in June18July34° · 8 h
In July, Chichen Itza is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 83 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in July15August34° · 7 h
In August, Chichen Itza is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 102 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in August21September33° · 7 h
In September, Chichen Itza is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 134 mm. On about 28 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 Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in September38October31° · 6 h
In October, Chichen Itza is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 94 mm. On about 22 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 Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in October65November30° · 6 h
In November, Chichen Itza is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 14 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 Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza in November75December29° · 6 h
In December, Chichen Itza is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 11 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 Chichen Itza.
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Chichen Itza vs. Mérida
In October the holiday weather in Chichen Itza and Mérida is about equally good (score 38 vs. 42). During the day it is about as warm in Mérida as in Chichen Itza.
| in October | Chichen Itza | Mérida |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Chichen Itza ranks 25 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 5Guanajuato24°88
- 6Monterrey26°83
- 7Guadalajara26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
- 25Chichen ItzaThis page31°38
Planning a trip to Chichen Itza
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chichen Itza 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.
Chichen Itza has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 16).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 16
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,100 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.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Chichen Itza 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Chichen Itza
When is the best time to visit Chichen Itza?
The best time to visit Chichen Itza 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 Chichen Itza?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Chichen Itza?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 134 mm. The driest month is March with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chichen Itza get?
Chichen Itza gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.9 hours a day; in January there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Chichen Itza in?
Chichen Itza uses the time zone America/Merida, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chichen Itza?
A nonstop flight from London to Chichen Itza takes about 10 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,100 km.
When is hurricane season in Chichen Itza?
Chichen Itza 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 Chichen Itza?
Chichen Itza has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 35, Summer holidays 16, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 76.
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