AI-generatedMazatlán at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jun · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,820 h
- Rain a year
- 743 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Mazatlán
Mazatlán has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. June is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Mazatlán is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
October is in the hurricane season
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0217:41
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 05:48–06:32 · evening 17:11–17:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:39–05:48 · evening 17:55–18:03
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 Mazatlán in October?
In October, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min06:02 – 17:41
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Mazatlan
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
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
Sea temperature in Mazatlán
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mazatlán ranges from 22.0 °C in March to 30.2 °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 June. In September the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.8 and 30.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.2° | 21.5° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.4° | 20.7° | 24.3° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.0° | 20.5° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.2° | 22.5° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 25.8° | 24.7° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 27.9° | 27.0° | 28.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.6° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.2° | 29.8° | 30.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.1° | 29.5° | 30.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.8° | 29.1° | 30.5° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.4° | 26.2° | 28.6° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.7° | 22.6° | 26.1° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Mazatlán
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 7.4 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Mazatlán, 64 % 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 Mazatlán
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 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 Mazatlán: 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, Mazatlán has about 7 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mazatlán
How breezy and how cloudy Mazatlán 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 Mazatlán typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Mazatlán: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 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 Mazatlán
How often the day gets hot in Mazatlán (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, Mazatlán has about 16 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mazatlán
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)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 219 days a year, mostly from May to November.
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 | 96 | 26° | 16° | 23.2° | 7.7 h | 1 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 26° | 16° | 22.4° | 8.2 h | 1 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 27° | 17° | 22.0° | 9.2 h | 0 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 29° | 19° | 23.2° | 9.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 76 | 31° | 21° | 25.8° | 10.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 32° | 25° | 27.9° | 8.2 h | 5 | 38 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 31° | 26° | 29.4° | 5.9 h | 16 | 159 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 31° | 26° | 30.2° | 5.3 h | 22 | 218 |
| SeptemberSep | 39 | 30° | 25° | 30.1° | 5.4 h | 20 | 202 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 30° | 24° | 29.8° | 7.4 h | 7 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 29° | 21° | 27.4° | 8.0 h | 2 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 27° | 17° | 24.7° | 7.3 h | 1 | 8 |
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
23.22° N, 106.42° W · 1 m · America/Mazatlan
Best time to visit Mazatlán
The best time to visit Mazatlán is from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 218 mm.
Mazatlán through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mazatlán in the dry season
Oct – Jun
Excellent
- 26–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Mazatlán in the rainy season
Jul – Sep
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mazatlán for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mazatlán
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Mazatlán: score 98 against 69. In March, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 8 °C cooler in March. March has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 69 | 98better |
| Day high | 30° | 27° |
| Night low | 24° | 17° |
| Sea | 29.8° | 22.0° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – Jun
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Mazatlán month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January26° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In January, Mazatlán is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in January97February26° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In February, Mazatlán is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in February98March27° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In March, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in March88April29° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In April, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in April76May31° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In May, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in May67June32° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in June37July31° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In July, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 159 mm. On about 25 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 Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in July35August31° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In August, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 218 mm. On about 22 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 Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in August39September30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In September, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 202 mm. On about 16 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 Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in September69October30° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In October, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in October85November29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In November, Mazatlán is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
Mazatlán in November94December27° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In December, Mazatlán is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mazatlán.
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Mazatlán vs. Culiacán
In October Mazatlán has the better holiday weather (score 69 vs. 60). During the day Culiacán is 3 °C warmer than Mazatlán. Culiacán gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Mazatlán | Culiacán |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 69 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 33° |
| Sea | 30° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Mazatlán ranks 17 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4Guanajuato24°88
- 5San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 6Guadalajara26°83
- 7Monterrey26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
- 17MazatlánThis page30°30°69
Planning a trip to Mazatlán
Weather for your travel dates
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Mazatlán 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.
Mazatlán has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 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.
Storm season
Mazatlán lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. 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: Season
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Season
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Mazatlán
When is the best time to visit Mazatlán?
The best time to visit Mazatlán is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mazatlán?
The sea temperature in Mazatlán ranges from 22.0 °C in March to 30.2 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Mazatlán in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Mazatlán?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Mazatlán?
Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 218 mm. The driest month is April with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mazatlán get?
Mazatlán gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.5 hours a day; in August there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Mazatlán in?
Mazatlán uses the time zone America/Mazatlan, at UTC−7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mazatlán?
A nonstop flight from London to Mazatlán takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,040 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is hurricane season in Mazatlán?
Mazatlán lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. 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 Mazatlán?
Mazatlán has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 36, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 95.
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