Mexico Travel Guide: Climate in Mexico.

South of the 24th parallel, such as the plains near the coast and the Yucatán Peninsula where the elevation reaches 1,000 meters of 3,281 feet, the median temperature ranges between 24 °C and 28 °C, which is about 75 °F and 84 °F annually. The areas around here only have a drop of 5 °C or 9 °F in winter. Areas north of the 24th parallel on the other hand have humid and hot weather conditions during summer but the temperature goes down between 20 °C to 24 °C or 68 °F to 75 °F during the winter months.

Weather conditions become different as you go higher and in areas that go beyond 1,000 meters in elevation exhibit average temperatures that are between 16 °C to 20 °C or about 61 °F to 68 °F each year. Regions that are located south of the 24th parallel in this elevation have a more constant and generally lovely temperature year-round while seasonal variations in temperature are felt in the regions north of the parallel. In the Cordillera Neovolcánica, which is above 2,000 meters or 6,562 feet in elevation, annual drops in temperature range between 8 °C and 12 °C or slightly over 46 °F and 53 °F annually. Mexico City is still at a higher elevation, located 2,300 meters or 7,546 feet above sea level. At this height, the summers are generally pleasant and the winters are quite mild. Median temperature recorded is about 15 °C or 59 °F. During January, which is the coldest month, temperature readings are between 6 °C and 19 °C or just about 43 °F to 66 °F. In May, the warmest month of the year, temperature varies between 12 °C and 26 °C, which is just about 54 °F and 79 °F.

Parts of Mexico are already a desert with semiarid climate, in areas such as the northern altiplano, a large portion of the southern altiplano, in the northwestern part of Sonora and in the Baja California Peninsula. There are high temperatures and moderate amounts of rainfall at the most. Usually there is scarce rainfall, which makes farming a challenge, which averages around 300 to 600 millimeters only, especially around the Baja California Norte region. The situation is slightly better around Guadalajara and Mexico City, which receive about 600 to 1,000 millimeters of rainfall a year.

The fortunate regions are those along the Gulf of Mexico and Tabasco, where rainfall is more than 1,000 millimeters annually, going higher to about 2,000 millimeters. Occasional snowfall occurs in the peaks of the Sierra Madres and the highlands. Equally regular in receiving rainfall is the Chiapas Highlands. However, this is ideal for tourists who flock to Mexico all year round, to take advantage of the warmth of the sun and work on their tan, among other activities they could do while on vacation in Mexico.

Given the climate and temperature in Mexico, lightweight items of clothing, suitable for various occasions, particularly those made of natural fibers are ideal to wear while touring the country of Mexico. With the sun a constant feature in the country, you should apply sunscreen with high SPF before going out and protect your face and eyes by wearing facial moisturizers with sunscreen protection and sunglasses. Use insect repellant when going out at night and remember to bring a lightweight jacket as it could get chilly at night if you want to sample Mexico’s exciting nightlife.