AI-generatedUruapan at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 1,892 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,647 m
Climate in Uruapan
Uruapan 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 December is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Uruapan is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Uruapan
The best time to visit Uruapan is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is August with 444 mm.
Uruapan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Uruapan in the dry season
Nov – May
Excellent
- 25–31 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Uruapan in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Fair
- 25–27 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 138 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
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
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:4218:26
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 06:28–07:11 · evening 17:56–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:20–06:28 · evening 18:39–18:48
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 Uruapan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 25° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Uruapan in October?
In October, Uruapan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 203 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Uruapan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 44 min06:42 – 18:26
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %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 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Uruapan
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 Uruapan: score 98 against 60. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. February has 22 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 23 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 203 mm | 9 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Uruapan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January25° · 7.4 h
In January, Uruapan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in January98February26° · 8.4 h
In February, Uruapan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in February90March29° · 8.9 h
In March, Uruapan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in March77April31° · 9.0 h
In April, Uruapan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in April63May31° · 8.0 h
In May, Uruapan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in May59June27° · 5.8 h
In June, Uruapan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 299 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in June57July26° · 5.1 h
In July, Uruapan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 403 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in July57August26° · 5.2 h
In August, Uruapan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 444 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in August56September25° · 4.8 h
In September, Uruapan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 423 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in September60October25° · 6.1 h
In October, Uruapan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 203 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in October88November25° · 7.4 h
In November, Uruapan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan in November94December25° · 7.2 h
In December, Uruapan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Uruapan.
Uruapan 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 Uruapan
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 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in June (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May 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 | 95 | 25° | 11° | 7.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 98 | 26° | 11° | 8.4 h | 1 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 29° | 12° | 8.9 h | 1 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 31° | 14° | 9.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| MayMay | 63 | 31° | 16° | 8.0 h | 9 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 27° | 16° | 5.8 h | 26 | 299 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 26° | 15° | 5.1 h | 30 | 403 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 26° | 15° | 5.2 h | 30 | 444 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 25° | 15° | 4.8 h | 29 | 423 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 25° | 14° | 6.1 h | 23 | 203 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 25° | 13° | 7.4 h | 7 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 25° | 11° | 7.2 h | 2 | 7 |
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
19.42° N, 102.06° W · 1,647 m · America/Mexico_City
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Uruapan
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 6.1 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Uruapan, 52 % 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 Uruapan: 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, Uruapan has about 23 rainy days with 203 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Uruapan
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 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 Uruapan
How breezy and how cloudy Uruapan 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 Uruapan 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 63 % of the sky over Uruapan: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Uruapan
How often the day gets hot in Uruapan (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, Uruapan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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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Uruapan 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.
Uruapan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.3 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
- 9,100 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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Uruapan vs Pátzcuaro
In October the holiday weather in Uruapan and Pátzcuaro is about equally good (score 60 vs 60). During the day Pátzcuaro is 2 °C cooler than Uruapan.
| in October | Uruapan | Pátzcuaro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 18 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Uruapan ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Santiago de Querétaro26°86
- 6San Luis Potosí24°85
- 7Irapuato28°82
- 8Guadalajara27°81
- 26UruapanThis page25°60
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Frequently asked questions about Uruapan
When is the best time to visit Uruapan?
The best time to visit Uruapan 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 Uruapan?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 14 °C. December is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Uruapan?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is August with 444 mm. The driest month is April with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Uruapan get?
Uruapan gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.0 hours a day; in September there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Uruapan in?
Uruapan is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Uruapan?
A nonstop flight from London to Uruapan 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 Uruapan?
Uruapan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 62, summer holidays 57, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 95.