AI-generatedTapalpa at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 1,531 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 2,062 m
Climate in Tapalpa
Tapalpa 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 23 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Tapalpa is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tapalpa
The best time to visit Tapalpa 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 September; the wettest month is July with 375 mm.
Tapalpa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tapalpa in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Tapalpa in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 25–26 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Tapalpa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Tapalpa in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Mar
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
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:4918:32
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 06:35–07:19 · evening 18:03–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:35 · evening 18:46–18:54
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 Tapalpa 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 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Tapalpa in October?
In October, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:49 – 18:32
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %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 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %27 %
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 Tapalpa
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 Tapalpa: score 94 against 66. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. February has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 116 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tapalpa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January23° · 6.5 h
In January, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in January94February25° · 7.3 h
In February, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in February85March27° · 8.3 h
In March, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in March69April29° · 8.6 h
In April, Tapalpa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in April55May30° · 8.0 h
In May, Tapalpa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in May47June26° · 5.0 h
In June, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 262 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in June55July25° · 4.4 h
In July, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 375 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in July55August25° · 4.4 h
In August, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 360 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in August54September24° · 4.2 h
In September, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 292 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in September66October24° · 5.3 h
In October, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in October92November24° · 6.5 h
In November, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tapalpa.
Tapalpa in November91December23° · 6.4 h
In December, Tapalpa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine 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 Tapalpa.
Tapalpa 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 Tapalpa
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in June (14°).
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 | 23° | 8° | 6.5 h | 2 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 25° | 9° | 7.3 h | 2 | 17 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 27° | 10° | 8.3 h | 2 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 29° | 12° | 8.6 h | 2 | 6 |
| MayMay | 55 | 30° | 13° | 8.0 h | 8 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 26° | 14° | 5.0 h | 23 | 262 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 25° | 13° | 4.4 h | 29 | 375 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 25° | 13° | 4.4 h | 29 | 360 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 24° | 13° | 4.2 h | 25 | 292 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 24° | 12° | 5.3 h | 14 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 24° | 10° | 6.5 h | 4 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 23° | 9° | 6.4 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
19.95° N, 103.76° W · 2,062 m · America/Mexico_City
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tapalpa
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 5.3 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Tapalpa, 45 % 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 Tapalpa: 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, Tapalpa has about 14 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tapalpa
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 15 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Tapalpa
How breezy and how cloudy Tapalpa 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 Tapalpa typically peaks at 8 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 65 % of the sky over Tapalpa: mostly cloudy, with about 5.3 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Tapalpa
How often the day gets hot in Tapalpa (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, Tapalpa 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 Tapalpa
Weather for your travel dates
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Tapalpa 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.
Tapalpa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 53).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,160 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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Tapalpa vs Ajijic
In October Ajijic has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs 66). During the day Ajijic is 2 °C warmer than Tapalpa. Ajijic gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tapalpa | Ajijic |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 8 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Tapalpa
When is the best time to visit Tapalpa?
The best time to visit Tapalpa 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 Tapalpa?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Tapalpa?
Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 375 mm. The driest month is April with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tapalpa get?
Tapalpa gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.6 hours a day; in September there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tapalpa in?
Tapalpa is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tapalpa?
A nonstop flight from London to Tapalpa takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,160 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Tapalpa?
Tapalpa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 53, summer holidays 55, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 92.