AI-generatedMitla at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 1,634 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,689 m
Climate in Mitla
Mitla has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while October is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Mitla is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mitla
The best time to visit Mitla is from November to February. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to February, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is June with 310 mm.
Mitla through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mitla in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 24–30 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Mitla in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 24–26 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 106 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Feb
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: November – January
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 – February
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:1818:04
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 06:04–06:47 · evening 17:36–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:04 · evening 18:18–18:26
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 Mitla compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 24° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Mitla in October?
In October, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 169 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mitla.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:18 – 18:04
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %2 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Mitla
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Mitla: score 84 against 57. Daytime highs are about the same. December has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 169 mm | 24 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mitla month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January25° · 5.9 h
In January, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in January76February27° · 6.4 h
In February, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in February61March29° · 7.0 h
In March, Mitla is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in March45April30° · 7.7 h
In April, Mitla is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in April35May30° · 7.3 h
In May, Mitla is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 132 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in May53June26° · 5.5 h
In June, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 310 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in June58July25° · 6.1 h
In July, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 249 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in July56August26° · 5.9 h
In August, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 268 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in August55September24° · 4.6 h
In September, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 305 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in September57October24° · 5.0 h
In October, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 169 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in October76November24° · 5.6 h
In November, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla in November84December24° · 5.8 h
In December, Mitla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitla.
Mitla 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 Mitla
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 (9°), the warmest in May (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May.
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 | 83 | 25° | 9° | 5.9 h | 7 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 27° | 10° | 6.4 h | 6 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 29° | 12° | 7.0 h | 7 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 30° | 14° | 7.7 h | 10 | 52 |
| MayMay | 35 | 30° | 15° | 7.3 h | 17 | 132 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 26° | 14° | 5.5 h | 25 | 310 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 25° | 14° | 6.1 h | 27 | 249 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 26° | 14° | 5.9 h | 28 | 268 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 24° | 14° | 4.6 h | 26 | 305 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 24° | 13° | 5.0 h | 18 | 169 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 24° | 11° | 5.6 h | 10 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 24° | 10° | 5.8 h | 7 | 24 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mitla
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 5.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Mitla, 42 % 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 Mitla: 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, Mitla has about 18 rainy days with 169 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mitla
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 Mitla
How breezy and how cloudy Mitla 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 Mitla 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 79 % of the sky over Mitla: mostly cloudy, with about 5.0 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 Mitla
How often the day gets hot in Mitla (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, Mitla has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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 Mitla
Weather for your travel dates
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Mitla 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.
Mitla has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 39).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 39
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days 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
- 8,940 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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Mitla compared
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Mitla vs Oaxaca de Juárez
In October Oaxaca de Juárez has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs 57). During the day Oaxaca de Juárez is 1 °C warmer than Mitla.
| in October | Mitla | Oaxaca de Juárez |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 10 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Mitla ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Oaxaca de Juárez25°76
- 6Mexico City23°76
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- 21MitlaThis page24°57
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Frequently asked questions about Mitla
When is the best time to visit Mitla?
The best time to visit Mitla 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 Mitla?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 14 °C. October is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Mitla?
Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is June with 310 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mitla get?
Mitla gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.7 hours a day; in September there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Mitla in?
Mitla is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mitla?
A nonstop flight from London to Mitla takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mitla?
Mitla has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 39, summer holidays 57, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 84.