AI-generatedSan Miguel de Allende at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,560 h
- Rain a year
- 593 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,917 m
Climate in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year, San Miguel de Allende is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:3818:20
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 06:24–07:07 · evening 17:50–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:15–06:24 · evening 18:33–18:42
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 San Miguel de Allende in October?
In October, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min06:38 – 18:20
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Mexico_City
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in San Miguel de Allende
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 6.7 of 11.7 hours of daylight in San Miguel de Allende, 57 % 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 San Miguel de Allende
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 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 San Miguel de Allende: 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, San Miguel de Allende has about 6 rainy days with 38 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in San Miguel de Allende
How breezy and how cloudy San Miguel de Allende 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 San Miguel de Allende typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over San Miguel de Allende: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 San Miguel de Allende
How often the day gets hot in San Miguel de Allende (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, San Miguel de Allende 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Miguel de Allende
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in June (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to August.
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 | 92 | 22° | 8° | 6.7 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 25° | 9° | 7.4 h | 2 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 27° | 11° | 8.2 h | 2 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 29° | 13° | 8.4 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 75 | 30° | 15° | 8.0 h | 7 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 27° | 15° | 6.7 h | 13 | 116 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 25° | 15° | 6.4 h | 16 | 119 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 25° | 15° | 6.5 h | 14 | 111 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 24° | 14° | 5.7 h | 13 | 108 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 24° | 12° | 6.7 h | 6 | 38 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 23° | 10° | 6.9 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 22° | 9° | 6.6 h | 1 | 5 |
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
20.92° N, 100.74° W · 1,917 m · America/Mexico_City
Best time to visit San Miguel de Allende
The best time to visit San Miguel de Allende is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to March. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 119 mm.
San Miguel de Allende through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Miguel de Allende in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
San Miguel de Allende in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
San Miguel de Allende in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
San Miguel de Allende in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in San Miguel de Allende for you.
Your best months: January – February, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in San Miguel de Allende
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 San Miguel de Allende: score 97 against 88. In March, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. March has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 88 | 97better |
| Day high | 24° | 27° |
| Night low | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 38 mm | 11 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
San Miguel de Allende month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January22° · 7 h
In January, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in January95February25° · 7 h
In February, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in February97March27° · 8 h
In March, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in March84April29° · 8 h
In April, San Miguel de Allende is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in April75May30° · 8 h
In May, San Miguel de Allende is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in May74June27° · 7 h
In June, San Miguel de Allende is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in June66July25° · 6 h
In July, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 119 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in July71August25° · 7 h
In August, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in August70September24° · 6 h
In September, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in September88October24° · 7 h
In October, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in October93November23° · 7 h
In November, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 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 San Miguel de Allende.
San Miguel de Allende in November92December22° · 7 h
In December, San Miguel de Allende is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. 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 San Miguel de Allende.
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San Miguel de Allende vs. Guanajuato
In October the holiday weather in San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato is about equally good (score 88 vs. 87). During the day it is about as warm in Guanajuato as in San Miguel de Allende.
| in October | San Miguel de Allende | Guanajuato |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 88 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Oct – Mar |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, San Miguel de Allende ranks 4 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4San Miguel de AllendeThis page24°88
- 5Guanajuato24°88
- 6Guadalajara26°83
- 7Monterrey26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
Planning a trip to San Miguel de Allende
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San Miguel de Allende 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.
San Miguel de Allende has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 69).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 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 10 min
- Distance
- 8,880 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.
Frequently asked questions about San Miguel de Allende
When is the best time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
The best time to visit San Miguel de Allende is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in San Miguel de Allende?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in San Miguel de Allende?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 119 mm. The driest month is December with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Miguel de Allende get?
San Miguel de Allende gets around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.4 hours a day; in September there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is San Miguel de Allende in?
San Miguel de Allende uses the time zone America/Mexico_City, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to San Miguel de Allende?
A nonstop flight from London to San Miguel de Allende takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,880 km.
Which school holidays are best for San Miguel de Allende?
San Miguel de Allende has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 92.
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