AI-generatedProgreso at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 37°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 28.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,870 h
- Rain a year
- 590 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Progreso
Progreso 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 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Progreso is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Progreso
The best time to visit Progreso is from November to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to May. From March to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is September with 117 mm.
Progreso through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Progreso in the dry season
Oct – May
Excellent
- 29–37 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Progreso in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Good
- 34–35 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Sep
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: 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
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5417:35
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 05:40–06:23 · evening 17:05–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:40 · evening 17:49–17:57
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 Progreso compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea cools from 28° to 27°. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Progreso in October?
In October, Progreso is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 25 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 Progreso.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min05:54 – 17:35
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %89 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Progreso
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 Progreso: score 94 against 76. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in February. February has 10 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 27.9° | 24.1° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 80 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 29 | 16better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Progreso month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January29° · Sea 24° · 6.4 h
In January, Progreso is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Progreso.
Progreso in January94February31° · Sea 24° · 7.2 h
In February, Progreso is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Progreso.
Progreso in February87March33° · Sea 25° · 8.3 h
In March, Progreso is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Progreso.
Progreso in March76April36° · Sea 26° · 8.9 h
In April, Progreso is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Progreso.
Progreso in April69May37° · Sea 27° · 9.3 h
In May, Progreso is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Progreso.
Progreso in May63June35° · Sea 27° · 8.3 h
In June, Progreso is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 29 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 Progreso.
Progreso in June65July35° · Sea 27° · 9.4 h
In July, Progreso is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 64 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Progreso.
Progreso in July62August35° · Sea 28° · 8.6 h
In August, Progreso is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 84 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Progreso.
Progreso in August62September34° · Sea 28° · 7.8 h
In September, Progreso is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 117 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Progreso.
Progreso in September76October32° · Sea 28° · 6.9 h
In October, Progreso is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 25 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 Progreso.
Progreso in October89November30° · Sea 26° · 6.8 h
In November, Progreso is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 15 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 Progreso.
Progreso in November92December29° · Sea 25° · 6.5 h
In December, Progreso is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Progreso.
Progreso 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 Progreso
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 293 days a year.
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 | 90 | 29° | 20° | 23.8° | 6.4 h | 4 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 31° | 21° | 24.1° | 7.2 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 33° | 22° | 24.8° | 8.3 h | 2 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 36° | 23° | 25.9° | 8.9 h | 3 | 14 |
| MayMay | 69 | 37° | 25° | 26.5° | 9.3 h | 6 | 34 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 35° | 25° | 26.8° | 8.3 h | 14 | 101 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 35° | 25° | 27.0° | 9.4 h | 14 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 35° | 25° | 27.6° | 8.6 h | 16 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 34° | 24° | 28.3° | 7.8 h | 18 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 32° | 23° | 27.9° | 6.9 h | 13 | 80 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 30° | 22° | 26.2° | 6.8 h | 7 | 33 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 29° | 21° | 24.8° | 6.5 h | 4 | 18 |
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
21.28° N, 89.66° W · 1 m · America/Merida
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Progreso
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.8 – 28.9 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Progreso ranges from 23.8 °C in January to 28.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 27.3 and 29.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.8° | 22.8° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 24.1° | 23.0° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 24.8° | 23.5° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 25.9° | 25.0° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 26.5° | 25.3° | 27.8° | warm |
| JuneJun | 26.8° | 25.7° | 27.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.0° | 26.4° | 27.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.6° | 26.8° | 28.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.3° | 27.3° | 29.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.9° | 26.8° | 28.9° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.2° | 25.5° | 27.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.8° | 23.9° | 26.0° | pleasant |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Progreso
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 6.9 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Progreso, 59 % 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 Progreso: 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, Progreso has about 13 rainy days with 80 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Progreso
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 Progreso
How breezy and how cloudy Progreso 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 Progreso typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Progreso: variable cloud, with about 6.9 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 Progreso
How often the day gets hot in Progreso (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, Progreso has about 25 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Progreso
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Progreso 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.
Progreso has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,120 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
Progreso 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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Progreso vs Mérida
In October Progreso has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs 69). During the day it is about as warm in Mérida as in Progreso. Mérida gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Progreso | Mérida |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 28° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Progreso
When is the best time to visit Progreso?
The best time to visit Progreso is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Progreso?
The sea temperature in Progreso ranges from 23.8 °C in January to 28.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Progreso in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Progreso?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Progreso?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is September with 117 mm. The driest month is March with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Progreso get?
Progreso gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in January there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Progreso in?
Progreso is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Progreso?
A nonstop flight from London to Progreso takes about 10 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,120 km.
When is hurricane season in Progreso?
Progreso 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 Progreso?
Progreso has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 68, summer holidays 63, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 91.