AI-generatedIrapuato at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,700 h
- Rain a year
- 647 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,751 m
Climate in Irapuato
Irapuato 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 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Irapuato is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Irapuato
The best time to visit Irapuato is from October to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. In May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 159 mm.
Irapuato through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Irapuato in the dry season
Oct – May
Excellent
- 25–34 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Irapuato in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 28–32 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
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
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – February
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:4018:22
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 06:26–07:10 · evening 17:52–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:26 · evening 18:36–18:44
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 Irapuato compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 28° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Irapuato in October?
In October, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Irapuato.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min06:40 – 18:22
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %82 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Irapuato
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Irapuato: score 94 against 82. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 9 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Irapuato month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January25° · 7.0 h
In January, Irapuato is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in January94February27° · 7.8 h
In February, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in February78March30° · 8.5 h
In March, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in March63April33° · 8.7 h
In April, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in April52May34° · 8.3 h
In May, Irapuato is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in May42June32° · 7.0 h
In June, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 123 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in June49July29° · 6.7 h
In July, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 159 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in July48August29° · 6.8 h
In August, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 135 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in August57September28° · 6.2 h
In September, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 117 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in September82October28° · 7.2 h
In October, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in October94November27° · 7.5 h
In November, Irapuato is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato in November93December25° · 7.0 h
In December, Irapuato is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Irapuato.
Irapuato 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 Irapuato
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in June (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September.
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 | 93 | 25° | 8° | 7.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 27° | 9° | 7.8 h | 2 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 30° | 11° | 8.5 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 33° | 14° | 8.7 h | 2 | 7 |
| MayMay | 52 | 34° | 15° | 8.3 h | 5 | 30 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 32° | 16° | 7.0 h | 14 | 123 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 29° | 15° | 6.7 h | 20 | 159 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 29° | 15° | 6.8 h | 18 | 135 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 28° | 15° | 6.2 h | 16 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 28° | 13° | 7.2 h | 7 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 27° | 11° | 7.5 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 25° | 9° | 7.0 h | 1 | 4 |
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
20.67° N, 101.36° W · 1,751 m · America/Mexico_City
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Irapuato
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 7.2 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Irapuato, 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 Irapuato: 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, Irapuato has about 7 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Irapuato
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 Irapuato
How breezy and how cloudy Irapuato 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 Irapuato typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Irapuato: variable cloud, with about 7.2 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 Irapuato
How often the day gets hot in Irapuato (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, Irapuato has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Irapuato
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Irapuato 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.
Irapuato has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 48).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,950 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.
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Irapuato vs Guanajuato
In October Guanajuato has the better holiday weather (score 87 vs 82). During the day Guanajuato is 2 °C cooler than Irapuato.
| in October | Irapuato | Guanajuato |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Oct – Feb | Oct – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Irapuato
When is the best time to visit Irapuato?
The best time to visit Irapuato is from October to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Irapuato?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Irapuato?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 159 mm. The driest month is December with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Irapuato get?
Irapuato gets around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.7 hours a day; in September there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Irapuato in?
Irapuato is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Irapuato?
A nonstop flight from London to Irapuato takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Irapuato?
Irapuato has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 50, summer holidays 48, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 93.