AI-generatedEl Tajín at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 1,435 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 105 m
Climate in El Tajín
El Tajín 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 24 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, El Tajín is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit El Tajín
The best time to visit El Tajín is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. In May and in August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 240 mm.
El Tajín through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
El Tajín in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 24–33 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
El Tajín in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 30–33 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 107 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May, Aug
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 – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:2418:06
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 06:10–06:53 · evening 17:37–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:10 · evening 18:20–18:29
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 El Tajín compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in El Tajín in October?
In October, El Tajín is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 222 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in El Tajín.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:24 – 18:06
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 27 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %11 %
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
Compare two months in El Tajín
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February has the better holiday weather in El Tajín: score 76 against 44. In February, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. February has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 hbetter | 4.2 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 222 mm | 46 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 27 | 13better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
El Tajín month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January24° · 3.8 h
In January, El Tajín is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in El Tajín.
El Tajín in January76February26° · 4.2 h
In February, El Tajín is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in El Tajín.
El Tajín in February70March28° · 5.0 h
In March, El Tajín is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in El Tajín.
El Tajín in March51April31° · 5.9 h
In April, El Tajín is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. On about 21 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 El Tajín.
El Tajín in April32May33° · 6.7 h
In May, El Tajín is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 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, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in El Tajín.
El Tajín in May22June33° · 6.9 h
In June, El Tajín is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 177 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 El Tajín.
El Tajín in June24July33° · 7.0 h
In July, El Tajín is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 162 mm. On about 29 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 El Tajín.
El Tajín in July20August33° · 7.0 h
In August, El Tajín is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 166 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 El Tajín.
El Tajín in August26September32° · 5.6 h
In September, El Tajín is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 240 mm. On about 25 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 El Tajín.
El Tajín in September44October30° · 5.5 h
In October, El Tajín is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 222 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in El Tajín.
El Tajín in October69November27° · 4.6 h
In November, El Tajín is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in El Tajín.
El Tajín in November71December25° · 3.9 h
In December, El Tajín is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in El Tajín.
El Tajín 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 El Tajín
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 27 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in June (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 279 days a year, mostly 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 | 73 | 24° | 15° | 3.8 h | 9 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 26° | 17° | 4.2 h | 8 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 28° | 19° | 5.0 h | 8 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 31° | 21° | 5.9 h | 8 | 70 |
| MayMay | 32 | 33° | 23° | 6.7 h | 12 | 97 |
| JuneJun | 22 | 33° | 23° | 6.9 h | 21 | 177 |
| JulyJul | 24 | 33° | 23° | 7.0 h | 23 | 162 |
| AugustAug | 20 | 33° | 23° | 7.0 h | 23 | 166 |
| SeptemberSep | 26 | 32° | 23° | 5.6 h | 23 | 240 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 30° | 21° | 5.5 h | 17 | 222 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 27° | 18° | 4.6 h | 12 | 101 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 25° | 16° | 3.9 h | 9 | 52 |
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
20.43° N, 97.38° W · 105 m · America/Mexico_City
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in El Tajín
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 5.5 of 11.7 hours of daylight in El Tajín, 47 % 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 El Tajín: 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, El Tajín has about 17 rainy days with 222 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in El Tajín
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 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 El Tajín
How breezy and how cloudy El Tajín 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 El Tajín typically peaks at 11 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 66 % of the sky over El Tajín: mostly cloudy, with about 5.5 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 El Tajín
How often the day gets hot in El Tajín (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, El Tajín has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 El Tajín
Weather for your travel dates
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El Tajín 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.
El Tajín has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,710 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.
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.
Storm season
El Tajín 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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El Tajín vs Xalapa
In October Xalapa has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs 44). During the day Xalapa is 5 °C cooler than El Tajín. Xalapa gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | El Tajín | Xalapa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 19 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Jul, Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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Mexico in October: the best places
In October, El Tajín ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about El Tajín
When is the best time to visit El Tajín?
The best time to visit El Tajín is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in El Tajín?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in El Tajín?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 240 mm. The driest month is February with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does El Tajín get?
El Tajín gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in January there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is El Tajín in?
El Tajín is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to El Tajín?
A nonstop flight from London to El Tajín takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,710 km.
When is hurricane season in El Tajín?
El Tajín 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 El Tajín?
El Tajín has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 30, summer holidays 21, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 72.