AI-generatedXochimilco at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – May
- Warmest month
- Apr · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 744 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 2,244 m
Climate in Xochimilco
Xochimilco has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Xochimilco is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 5.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Xochimilco
The best time to visit Xochimilco is from November to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 160 mm.
Xochimilco through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Xochimilco in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 26–27 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Xochimilco in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 24–26 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Xochimilco in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Xochimilco in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
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
Good
Best time to visit: November – May
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:3018:14
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 06:16–06:59 · evening 17:45–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:08–06:16 · evening 18:28–18:36
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 Xochimilco compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 23° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Xochimilco in October?
In October, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 44 min06:30 – 18:14
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %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 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Xochimilco
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February has the better holiday weather in Xochimilco: score 89 against 71. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. February has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 5.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 8 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Xochimilco month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January21° · 4.9 h
In January, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in January89February24° · 5.7 h
In February, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in February89March26° · 5.8 h
In March, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in March86April27° · 5.3 h
In April, Xochimilco is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in April79May27° · 4.6 h
In May, Xochimilco is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in May60June26° · 4.5 h
In June, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in June59July24° · 5.6 h
In July, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in July59August24° · 5.8 h
In August, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 160 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in August52September24° · 3.5 h
In September, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 154 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in September71October23° · 4.2 h
In October, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in October85November22° · 4.6 h
In November, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in November86December22° · 4.9 h
In December, Xochimilco is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Xochimilco.
Xochimilco in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Xochimilco
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in June (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June.
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 | 86 | 21° | 9° | 4.9 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 24° | 10° | 5.7 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 26° | 12° | 5.8 h | 3 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 27° | 14° | 5.3 h | 4 | 16 |
| MayMay | 79 | 27° | 14° | 4.6 h | 7 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 26° | 15° | 4.5 h | 16 | 121 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 24° | 14° | 5.6 h | 22 | 145 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 24° | 14° | 5.8 h | 22 | 160 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 24° | 14° | 3.5 h | 20 | 154 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 23° | 13° | 4.2 h | 10 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 22° | 11° | 4.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 22° | 9° | 4.9 h | 1 | 6 |
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
19.25° N, 99.10° W · 2,244 m · America/Mexico_City
Sunshine hours in Xochimilco
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 4.2 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Xochimilco, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Xochimilco: 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, Xochimilco has about 10 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Xochimilco
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 Xochimilco
How breezy and how cloudy Xochimilco 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 Xochimilco typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Xochimilco: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 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 Xochimilco
How often the day gets hot in Xochimilco (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, Xochimilco has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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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Xochimilco 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.
Xochimilco has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 59).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 4.9 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 15 min
- Distance
- 8,920 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.
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Xochimilco vs Coyoacán
In October the holiday weather in Xochimilco and Coyoacán is about equally good (score 71 vs 71). During the day it is about as warm in Coyoacán as in Xochimilco.
| in October | Xochimilco | Coyoacán |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Nov – May | Nov – May |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Xochimilco ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3San Miguel de Allende26°89
- 4Zacatecas20°89
- 5Santiago de Querétaro26°86
- 6San Luis Potosí24°85
- 7Guadalajara27°81
- 8Guanajuato26°79
- 15XochimilcoThis page23°71
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Frequently asked questions about Xochimilco
When is the best time to visit Xochimilco?
The best time to visit Xochimilco is from November to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Xochimilco?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Xochimilco?
Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 160 mm. The driest month is December with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Xochimilco get?
Xochimilco gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 5.8 hours a day; in September there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Xochimilco in?
Xochimilco is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Xochimilco?
A nonstop flight from London to Xochimilco takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Xochimilco?
Xochimilco has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 75, summer holidays 59, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 86.