AI-generatedTequila at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 606 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,197 m
Climate in Tequila
Tequila 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 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Tequila is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tequila
The best time to visit Tequila is from November to February. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 154 mm.
Tequila through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tequila in the dry season
Oct – Jun
Fair
- 27–36 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Tequila in the rainy season
Jul – Sep
Poor
- 29–30 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
No month
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Apr – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: December – January
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 – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:5018:32
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 06:36–07:20 · evening 18:02–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:36 · 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 Tequila 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 | 17° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Tequila in October?
In October, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tequila.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min06:50 – 18:32
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Tequila
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 Tequila: score 79 against 51. In January, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. January has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 43 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tequila month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
79January27° · 7.2 h
In January, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in January67February29° · 7.8 h
In February, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in February49March32° · 8.8 h
In March, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in March50April35° · 8.9 h
In April, Tequila is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in April49May36° · 8.8 h
In May, Tequila is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in May15June33° · 6.4 h
In June, Tequila is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 102 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in June21July30° · 5.6 h
In July, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 154 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in July21August30° · 5.5 h
In August, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 129 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in August26September29° · 5.2 h
In September, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 121 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in September51October30° · 6.0 h
In October, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in October67November29° · 7.3 h
In November, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila in November78December27° · 7.1 h
In December, Tequila is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tequila.
Tequila 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 Tequila
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in June (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 57 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 79 | 27° | 12° | 7.2 h | 1 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 29° | 13° | 7.8 h | 2 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 32° | 14° | 8.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 35° | 16° | 8.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 49 | 36° | 18° | 8.8 h | 3 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 15 | 33° | 19° | 6.4 h | 16 | 102 |
| JulyJul | 21 | 30° | 18° | 5.6 h | 23 | 154 |
| AugustAug | 21 | 30° | 18° | 5.5 h | 22 | 129 |
| SeptemberSep | 26 | 29° | 18° | 5.2 h | 18 | 121 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 30° | 17° | 6.0 h | 7 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 29° | 14° | 7.3 h | 2 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 27° | 12° | 7.1 h | 1 | 8 |
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
20.88° N, 103.84° W · 1,197 m · America/Mexico_City
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tequila
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 Tequila, 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 Tequila: 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, Tequila has about 7 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tequila
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 13).
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 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 Tequila
How breezy and how cloudy Tequila 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 Tequila typically peaks at 10 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 57 % of the sky over Tequila: variable cloud, 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 Tequila
How often the day gets hot in Tequila (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, Tequila has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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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Tequila 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.
Tequila has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,090 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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Tequila vs Guadalajara
In October Guadalajara has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 51). During the day Guadalajara is 3 °C cooler than Tequila. Guadalajara gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tequila | Guadalajara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Tequila ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tequila
When is the best time to visit Tequila?
The best time to visit Tequila 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 Tequila?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Tequila?
Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 154 mm. The driest month is April with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tequila get?
Tequila gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.9 hours a day; in September there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tequila in?
Tequila is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tequila?
A nonstop flight from London to Tequila takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,090 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Tequila?
Tequila has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 42, summer holidays 21, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 79.