AI-generatedTaxco de Alarcón at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 825 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,727 m
Climate in Taxco de Alarcón
Taxco de Alarcón 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 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Taxco de Alarcón is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Taxco de Alarcón
The best time to visit Taxco de Alarcón is from November to February. Hiking and mountain trips are best from September to January, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 178 mm.
Taxco de Alarcón through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taxco de Alarcón in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 25–31 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Taxco de Alarcón in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 26–28 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Sep – Jan
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 – February
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:3218:16
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 06:18–07:01 · evening 17:47–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:10–06:18 · evening 18:30–18:38
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 Taxco de Alarcón compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 26° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Taxco de Alarcón in October?
In October, Taxco de Alarcón is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:32 – 18:16
- 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
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Taxco de Alarcón
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Taxco de Alarcón: score 91 against 61. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. January has 12 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 78 mm | 7 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Taxco de Alarcón month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January25° · 6.6 h
In January, Taxco de Alarcón is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in January78February27° · 7.6 h
In February, Taxco de Alarcón is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in February64March30° · 7.7 h
In March, Taxco de Alarcón is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in March50April31° · 7.4 h
In April, Taxco de Alarcón is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in April36May31° · 6.8 h
In May, Taxco de Alarcón is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in May42June28° · 5.9 h
In June, Taxco de Alarcón is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 164 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in June48July27° · 7.3 h
In July, Taxco de Alarcón is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 122 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in July47August27° · 7.3 h
In August, Taxco de Alarcón is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in August49September26° · 5.4 h
In September, Taxco de Alarcón is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 178 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in September61October26° · 6.2 h
In October, Taxco de Alarcón is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in October85November26° · 6.5 h
In November, Taxco de Alarcón is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in November91December25° · 6.8 h
In December, Taxco de Alarcón is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Taxco de Alarcón.
Taxco de Alarcón in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Taxco de Alarcón
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in June (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to October.
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 | 91 | 25° | 11° | 6.6 h | 1 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 27° | 12° | 7.6 h | 1 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 30° | 13° | 7.7 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 31° | 15° | 7.4 h | 4 | 16 |
| MayMay | 36 | 31° | 16° | 6.8 h | 12 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 28° | 16° | 5.9 h | 21 | 164 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 27° | 16° | 7.3 h | 18 | 122 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 27° | 16° | 7.3 h | 21 | 144 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 26° | 16° | 5.4 h | 23 | 178 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 26° | 15° | 6.2 h | 13 | 78 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 26° | 13° | 6.5 h | 4 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 25° | 11° | 6.8 h | 1 | 4 |
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
18.56° N, 99.61° W · 1,727 m · America/Mexico_City
Sunshine hours in Taxco de Alarcón
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 6.2 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Taxco de Alarcón, 53 % 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 in Taxco de Alarcón: 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, Taxco de Alarcón has about 13 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Taxco de Alarcón
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 and clouds in Taxco de Alarcón
How breezy and how cloudy Taxco de Alarcón 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 Taxco de Alarcón 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 60 % of the sky over Taxco de Alarcón: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Taxco de Alarcón
How often the day gets hot in Taxco de Alarcón (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, Taxco de Alarcón has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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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Taxco de Alarcón 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.
Taxco de Alarcón has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during May half-term (score 37).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °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 20 min
- Distance
- 9,020 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.
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Taxco de Alarcón vs Cuernavaca
In October Taxco de Alarcón has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 53). During the day Cuernavaca is 1 °C warmer than Taxco de Alarcón. Cuernavaca gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Taxco de Alarcón | Cuernavaca |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Mar |
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In October, Taxco de Alarcón ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5San Luis Potosí24°85
- 6Guadalajara27°81
- 7Guanajuato26°79
- 8Teotihuacan23°77
- 22Taxco de AlarcónThis page26°61
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Frequently asked questions about Taxco de Alarcón
When is the best time to visit Taxco de Alarcón?
The best time to visit Taxco de Alarcón 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 Taxco de Alarcón?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Taxco de Alarcón?
Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 178 mm. The driest month is December with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taxco de Alarcón get?
Taxco de Alarcón gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.7 hours a day; in September there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Taxco de Alarcón in?
Taxco de Alarcón is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Taxco de Alarcón?
A nonstop flight from London to Taxco de Alarcón takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,020 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Taxco de Alarcón?
Taxco de Alarcón has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during May half-term (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 37, summer holidays 47, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 91.