AI-generatedTepic at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,500 h
- Rain a year
- 1,303 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Elevation
- 950 m
Climate in Tepic
Tepic 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 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, Tepic is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tepic
The best time to visit Tepic is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 301 mm.
Tepic through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tepic in the dry season
Oct – May
Excellent
- 27–33 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Tepic in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 102 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:5517:36
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 05:41–06:24 · evening 17:06–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:41 · evening 17:49–17:58
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 Tepic compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 29° from start to end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Tepic in October?
In October, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 122 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepic.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min05:55 – 17:36
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %17 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Tepic
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 Tepic: score 94 against 54. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 122 mm | 23 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 28 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tepic month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January27° · 7.1 h
In January, Tepic is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in January91February28° · 7.7 h
In February, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in February83March30° · 8.7 h
In March, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in March73April31° · 9.1 h
In April, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in April65May33° · 9.4 h
In May, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in May41June30° · 6.0 h
In June, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 171 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in June41July29° · 4.9 h
In July, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 285 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in July41August29° · 4.7 h
In August, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 301 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in August45September29° · 4.6 h
In September, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 277 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in September54October29° · 6.0 h
In October, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 122 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in October85November28° · 7.2 h
In November, Tepic is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic in November93December27° · 6.9 h
In December, Tepic is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tepic.
Tepic 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 Tepic
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 28 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to June and from September to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 162 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 94 | 27° | 13° | 7.1 h | 3 | 23 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 28° | 13° | 7.7 h | 3 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 30° | 13° | 8.7 h | 2 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 31° | 15° | 9.1 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 65 | 33° | 17° | 9.4 h | 3 | 14 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 30° | 19° | 6.0 h | 17 | 171 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 29° | 20° | 4.9 h | 29 | 285 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 29° | 20° | 4.7 h | 29 | 301 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 29° | 19° | 4.6 h | 27 | 277 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 29° | 19° | 6.0 h | 16 | 122 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 28° | 16° | 7.2 h | 4 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 27° | 14° | 6.9 h | 3 | 30 |
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
21.51° N, 104.89° W · 950 m · America/Mazatlan
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tepic
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 6.0 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Tepic, 51 % 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 Tepic: 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, Tepic has about 16 rainy days with 122 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tepic
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 13).
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 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 Tepic
How breezy and how cloudy Tepic 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 Tepic 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 Tepic: mostly cloudy, with about 6.0 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 Tepic
How often the day gets hot in Tepic (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, Tepic has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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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Tepic 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.
Tepic has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.0 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 30 min
- Distance
- 9,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 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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Tepic vs Sayulita
In October Sayulita has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs 54). During the day Sayulita is 1 °C warmer than Tepic. Sayulita gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tepic | Sayulita |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – May |
Through the year
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Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Tepic ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 27TepicThis page29°54
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Frequently asked questions about Tepic
When is the best time to visit Tepic?
The best time to visit Tepic 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 Tepic?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Tepic?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 301 mm. The driest month is April with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tepic get?
Tepic gets around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.4 hours a day; in September there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Tepic in?
Tepic is on UTC−7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tepic?
A nonstop flight from London to Tepic takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,100 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Tepic?
Tepic has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 60, summer holidays 41, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 94.