AI-generatedPátzcuaro at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,550 h
- Rain a year
- 1,717 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 2,152 m
Climate in Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while December is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year, Pátzcuaro is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pátzcuaro
The best time to visit Pátzcuaro is from November to March. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to March, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 388 mm.
Pátzcuaro through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pátzcuaro in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Pátzcuaro in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 24–25 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 86 rainy days in all
Pátzcuaro in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Pátzcuaro in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Mar
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
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
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:4018:24
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:27–07:10 · evening 17:54–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:27 · evening 18:37–18:46
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 Pátzcuaro compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 23° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 10° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Pátzcuaro in October?
In October, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 146 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 44 min06:40 – 18:24
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %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 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
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 Pátzcuaro
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 Pátzcuaro: score 97 against 61. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. February has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 146 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pátzcuaro month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January22° · 7.2 h
In January, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in January97February24° · 8.2 h
In February, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in February90March26° · 8.7 h
In March, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in March73April29° · 8.7 h
In April, Pátzcuaro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in April50May28° · 7.9 h
In May, Pátzcuaro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 98 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in May60June25° · 6.1 h
In June, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 273 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in June58July24° · 5.5 h
In July, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 388 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in July59August24° · 5.6 h
In August, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 376 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in August58September23° · 5.3 h
In September, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 325 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in September61October23° · 6.3 h
In October, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 146 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in October90November23° · 7.4 h
In November, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in November94December22° · 7.1 h
In December, Pátzcuaro is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in April: 29°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pátzcuaro
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in May (13°).
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 | 94 | 22° | 9° | 7.2 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 24° | 10° | 8.2 h | 3 | 17 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 26° | 11° | 8.7 h | 3 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 29° | 13° | 8.7 h | 4 | 15 |
| MayMay | 50 | 28° | 13° | 7.9 h | 15 | 98 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 25° | 13° | 6.1 h | 25 | 273 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 24° | 12° | 5.5 h | 30 | 388 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 24° | 12° | 5.6 h | 30 | 376 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 23° | 12° | 5.3 h | 28 | 325 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 23° | 11° | 6.3 h | 18 | 146 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 23° | 10° | 7.4 h | 6 | 34 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 22° | 9° | 7.1 h | 3 | 13 |
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
19.51° N, 101.61° W · 2,152 m · America/Mexico_City
Sunshine2,550 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Pátzcuaro
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 6.3 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Pátzcuaro, 54 % 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.
Rain1,717 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Pátzcuaro: 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, Pátzcuaro has about 18 rainy days with 146 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 14 in May
UV index in Pátzcuaro
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 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 & cloudsWindiest in April: 13 km/h
Wind and clouds in Pátzcuaro
How breezy and how cloudy Pátzcuaro 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 Pátzcuaro typically peaks at 9 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 Pátzcuaro: mostly cloudy, with about 6.3 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 & humidity18 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Pátzcuaro
How often the day gets hot in Pátzcuaro (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, Pátzcuaro has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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
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Pátzcuaro 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.
Pátzcuaro has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 52).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,060 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.
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.
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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Pátzcuaro vs Uruapan
In October the holiday weather in Pátzcuaro and Uruapan is about equally good (score 61 vs 60). During the day Uruapan is 2 °C warmer than Pátzcuaro.
| in October | Pátzcuaro | Uruapan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 23 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Pátzcuaro ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Aguascalientes City26°92
- 2León de Los Aldama27°91
- 3San Miguel de Allende26°89
- 4Celaya27°87
- 5Santiago de Querétaro26°86
- 6San Luis Potosí24°85
- 7Irapuato28°82
- 8Guadalajara27°81
- 24PátzcuaroThis page23°61
Places nearby4 places within 140 km
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Frequently asked questions about Pátzcuaro
When is the best time to visit Pátzcuaro?
The best time to visit Pátzcuaro 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 Pátzcuaro?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 13 °C. December is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Pátzcuaro?
Rain is frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 388 mm. The driest month is December with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pátzcuaro get?
Pátzcuaro gets around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.7 hours a day; in September there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Pátzcuaro in?
Pátzcuaro is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pátzcuaro?
A nonstop flight from London to Pátzcuaro takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,060 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Pátzcuaro?
Pátzcuaro has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 52, summer holidays 59, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 94.