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Valladolid, Mexico weather & best time to visit

City break

Valladolid, Mexico at a glance

Best time
Nov – Feb
Warmest month
May · 36°
Sunshine a year
2,470 h
Rain a year
749 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC−6
Elevation
24 m

Climate in Valladolid, Mexico

Valladolid, Mexico 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 29 °C. With around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year, Valladolid, Mexico is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Valladolid, Mexico

The best time to visit Valladolid, Mexico is from November to February. From March to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 135 mm.

Valladolid, Mexico through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Valladolid, Mexico in the dry season

Nov – May

59

Fair

  • 29–36 °C by day
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Valladolid, Mexico in the rainy season

Jun – Oct

22

Poor

  • 32–35 °C by day
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 88 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Mar – Sep

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Valladolid, Mexico for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

36

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: November – February

October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 26°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 26°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 25°

05:4717:29

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 05:34–06:17 · evening 17:00–17:43
Blue hour
Morning 05:25–05:34 · evening 17:43–17:52

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 Valladolid, Mexico compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high33°31°
Night-time low23°21°
Daylight12.0 h11.4 h

What is the weather like in Valladolid, Mexico in October?

In October, Valladolid, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 42 min05:47 – 17:29
UV index
9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
56 %on averageAll months
Hot days
25 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−6offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %41 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %19 %

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
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Valladolid, Mexico

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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January has the better holiday weather in Valladolid, Mexico: score 73 against 36. In January, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. January has 10 fewer rainy days.

October vs January, Valladolid, Mexico
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score3673better
Daytime high32°29°
Night-time low22°19°
Sunshine5.8 h5.6 h
Rainy days155better
Rainfall101 mm23 mmbetter
Muggy days2816better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Valladolid, Mexico month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

73January29° · 5.6 h

In January, Valladolid, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in January
66February31° · 6.4 h

In February, Valladolid, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in February
55March33° · 7.2 h

In March, Valladolid, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in March
46April36° · 7.8 h

In April, Valladolid, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in April
38May36° · 7.7 h

In May, Valladolid, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in May
21June34° · 7.0 h

In June, Valladolid, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 127 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in June
20July35° · 8.0 h

In July, Valladolid, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 88 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in July
15August35° · 7.4 h

In August, Valladolid, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 105 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in August
20September34° · 6.6 h

In September, Valladolid, Mexico is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 135 mm. On about 29 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 Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in September
36October32° · 5.8 h

In October, Valladolid, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in October
62November30° · 5.9 h

In November, Valladolid, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in November
72December30° · 5.8 h

In December, Valladolid, Mexico is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Valladolid, Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Valladolid, Mexico

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 28 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in June (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule all year round except in January; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 293 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 22°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7329°19°5.6 h523
FebruaryFeb6631°20°6.4 h317
MarchMar5533°21°7.2 h315
AprilApr4636°23°7.8 h424
MayMay3836°24°7.7 h852
JuneJun2134°24°7.0 h16127
JulyJul2035°24°8.0 h1688
AugustAug1535°24°7.4 h19105
SeptemberSep2034°23°6.6 h20135
OctoberOct3632°22°5.8 h15101
NovemberNov6230°21°5.9 h838
DecemberDec7230°20°5.8 h523

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

20.69° N, 88.20° W · 24 m · America/Merida

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Valladolid, Mexico

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,470 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 5.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.7 hShare of daylight 50 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Valladolid, Mexico, 50 % 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 Valladolid, Mexico: 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.

Per year
749 mm on 124 days
Wettest month
Sep · 135 mm
Driest month
Mar · 15 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 101 mm

In October, Valladolid, Mexico has about 15 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Valladolid, Mexico

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 12).

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 35 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 Valladolid, Mexico

How breezy and how cloudy Valladolid, Mexico 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.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Valladolid, Mexico typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
49 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Mar · 36 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 63 %
OctoberCloud cover 56 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Valladolid, Mexico: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Valladolid, Mexico

How often the day gets hot in Valladolid, Mexico (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
297 days
Hottest month
May · 36 °C
Hot months
Feb – Nov

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 25Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Valladolid, Mexico has about 25 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

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 Valladolid, Mexico

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Valladolid, Mexico 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.

Valladolid, Mexico has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    49

    Fair

    • 35 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    35

    Poor

    • 36 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    17

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 18 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    36

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    73

    GoodBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 10 h 15 min
Distance
8,070 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.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Storm season

Valladolid, Mexico lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Valladolid vs Chichen Itza

In October the holiday weather in Valladolid and Chichen Itza is about equally good (score 36 vs 35). During the day it is about as warm in Chichen Itza as in Valladolid.

Valladolid vs Chichen Itza, in October
in OctoberValladolidChichen Itza
Holiday weather score3635
Daytime high32°32°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1515
Best timeNov – FebDec – Feb

Through the year

OctoberValladolid 32°Chichen Itza 32°
ValladolidChichen Itza
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Ranking

Mexico in October: the best places

In October, Valladolid ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Progreso32°28°76
  3. 3Oaxaca de Juárez25°76
  4. 4Mexico City23°76
  5. 5Tula de Allende24°75
  6. 6Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza24°71
  7. 7Pachuca21°71
  8. 8Xochimilco23°71
  9. 27ValladolidThis page32°36
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Frequently asked questions about Valladolid, Mexico

When is the best time to visit Valladolid, Mexico?

The best time to visit Valladolid, Mexico 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 Valladolid, Mexico?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.

When does it rain most in Valladolid, Mexico?

The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 135 mm. The driest month is March with 15 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Valladolid, Mexico get?

Valladolid, Mexico gets around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in January there are 5.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Valladolid, Mexico in?

Valladolid, Mexico is on UTC−6 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Valladolid, Mexico?

A nonstop flight from London to Valladolid, Mexico takes about 10 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,070 km.

When is hurricane season in Valladolid, Mexico?

Valladolid, Mexico lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Valladolid, Mexico?

Valladolid, Mexico has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 35, summer holidays 17, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 73.